addiction

Betekenis (Engels)

  1. (countable, uncountable) A state that is characterized by compulsive drug use or compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior, despite negative consequences.
  2. (countable, uncountable) The state of being addicted; devotion; inclination.
  3. (countable, uncountable) A habit or practice that damages, jeopardizes or shortens one's life but when ceased causes trauma.
  4. (countable, uncountable) A pathological relationship to mood altering experience that has life damaging consequences.

Frekwensie

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Uitgespreek as (IPA)
/əˈdɪkʃən/
Etimologie (Engels)

From addict + -ion; compare (Latin) addictio (“an adjudging, an award”).

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