Addiction

Pronunciation

• IPA: /əˈdɪkʃən/

Origin

From addict + -ion; compare Latin addictio ("an adjudge")

Noun

1. The state of being addicted; devotion; inclination.
2. A habit or practice that damages, jeopardizes or shortens one's life but when ceased causes trauma.
3. A pathological relationship to mood altering experience that has life damaging consequences.His addiction was to courses vain. Shakespeare.