addiction
Translation
addiction, dependency, craving
Examples
He is seeking help for his gambling addiction.
He is seeking help for his gambling addiction.
She has an addiction to chocolate.
She has an addiction to chocolate.
Grammar Patterns
an addiction to ((sth.)) a dependency on (sth.) He has an addiction to drugs.
to have an addiction to be dependent She has a serious addiction.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dependency, craving, habit; Antonyms: sobriety, temperance
Etymology
From Latin 'addicere' (to devote, award), from 'ad-' (to) + 'dicere' (to say). Originally meant being formally bound over to someone.
Memory Tips
Think of 'adding' something to your life that you can't stop. It's an 'add-iction'.