addiction

== English == === Etymology === From addict +‎ -ion; compare (Latin) addictio (“an adjudging, an award”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /əˈdɪkˌʃən/ Rhymes: -ɪkʃən === Noun === addiction (countable and uncountable, plural addictions) (medicine) A state that is characterized by compulsive drug use or compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior, despite negative consequences. The state of being addicted; devotion; inclination. A habit or practice that damages, jeopardizes or shortens one's life but when ceased causes trauma. A pathological relationship to mood altering experience that has life damaging consequences. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === References === == French == === Etymology === Ultimately from Latin addictiōnem; probably through English addiction. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /a.dik.sjɔ̃/ === Noun === addiction f (plural addictions) addiction ==== Related terms ==== addict == Norman == === Etymology === Borrowed from English addiction. === Noun === addiction f (plural addictions) (Jersey, medicine) addiction