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    [Noun]  | "ad*dic*tion" | \ ə-ˈdik-shən \


    1: a compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted

    2: a strong inclination to do, use, or indulge in something repeatedly


    Origin: circa 1532 ;

     Earlier, "inclination, bent," in part derivative of {see: |addict:2|addict:2}, in part borrowed from Latin addictiōn-, addictiō "adjudging (of disputed property), assignment of a debtor to the custody of his creditor," from addīcere "to assign (property), hand over, give up to" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of action nouns {mat|addict:2|};

    [Noun]  | "addiction" 


    1: a physiological need for certain drugs;


      * e.g., " ... an addiction to heroin "



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     [ "addiction" ]

    1: a compulsive habit that people obtain through repitition.

      * e.g.,  ... Eric: Why can't people stop smoking. It isn't that hard. They should have some self control. 

     [ "addiction" ]

    1: If you do anything more times than a frat boy says the word bro a day.

      * e.g.,  ... Dude, you've been juggling 12 hours a day for the last month, admit it, you have an addiction. 

     [ "addiction" ]

    1: A disease of the mind characterized by compulsive repetitive behavior without regard for the consequences to ones life. There's more information about addiction and addiction treatment here: www.wmrehab.com

      * e.g.,  ... Your addiction is ruining your life. 

     [ "addiction" ]

    1: When you can quit doing something, as long as it's next Tuesday.

      * e.g.,  ... Tim: You need to stop, you have an addiction. 

     [ "addiction" ]

    1: A habit that you can't quit.

      * e.g.,  ... Boy: Mom, can you please stop smoking, it's a really bad addiction. It could hurt you or someone around you.  


     [ "addiction" ]

    2: some examples:

      * e.g.,  ... Mom: Ok. But only if you stop killing people when your asleep.  


     [ "addiction" ]

    3: drugs,pokemon,yugioh,hookers,and nintendo

      * e.g.,  ... Boy: Ok mom. I'll try. 

     [ "addiction" ]

    1: to physically or mentally need something

      * e.g.,  ... people, drugs, video games, pokémon cards 

     [ "addiction" ]

    1: The internet.

      * e.g.,  ... Addiction 

     [ "addiction" ]

    1: compulsive habit, usually destructive, hard to stop

      * e.g.,  ... Derek: It's not addiction, I can stop whenever I want 

     [ "addiction" ]

    1: a word used as an excuse for doing something you know you should not be doing.

      * e.g.,  ... sex addiction used to be called " being a slut " 

     [ "addiction" ]

    1: Something people claim is unhealthy when not applied to them. In reality, it is very healthy and even good for the soul.

      * e.g.,  ... "You really should quit eating those! You clearly have an addiction" 

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