addiction
Translation
addiction, dependency
Examples
He is seeking help for his drug addiction.
He is seeking help for his drug addiction.
She has an addiction to shopping.
She has an addiction to shopping.
Grammar Patterns
an addiction ((to sth.)) a dependency on (sth.) He has an addiction to video games.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dependency, craving, obsession; Antonyms: sobriety, indifference
Etymology
From Latin 'addicere' (to devote, award), from 'ad-' (to) + 'dicere' (to say, declare).
Memory Tips
Think of being 'added' to something you cannot get away from.