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addictive - 4 dictionary results

ad⋅dic⋅tive

[uh-dik-tiv]
–adjective
1. producing or tending to cause addiction: an addictive drug.
2. more than normally susceptible to addiction: an addictive personality.

Origin:
1935–40; addict + -ive


ad⋅dic⋅tive⋅ness, noun
ad·dic·tive   (ə-dĭk'tĭv)   
adj.  
  1. Causing or tending to cause addiction: an addictive substance.
  2. Characterized by or susceptible to addiction: an addictive personality.

Main Entry: ad·dic·tive
Pronunciation: &-'dik-tiv
Function: adjective
: causing or characterized by addiction <addictive drugs>

Main Entry: ad·dic·tive
Pronunciation: &-'dik-tiv
Function: adjective
: causing or characterized by addiction <addictivedrugs>
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