Addictive: meaning, definitions and examples

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addictive

[ əˈdɪktɪv ]

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behavior

Causing or likely to cause someone to become addicted. Having a strong inclination to do, use, or indulge in something repeatedly.

Synonyms

compulsive, habit-forming, obsessive

Examples of usage

It's hard to quit smoking because nicotine is so addictive.
Video games can be highly addictive, leading to hours of gameplay.
She found the new TV series addictive and binge-watched the entire season in one weekend.

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substance

Of a substance: causing or likely to cause someone to become addicted. Having a strong inclination to consume the substance repeatedly.

Synonyms

compulsive, habit-forming, obsessive

Examples of usage

Cocaine is known for its highly addictive properties.
Painkillers can be addictive if not taken as prescribed.
Alcohol is a legal but potentially addictive substance.

Translations

Translations of the word "addictive" in other languages:

🇵🇹 viciante

🇮🇳 व्यसनी

🇩🇪 süchtig machend

🇮🇩 membuat ketagihan

🇺🇦 викликає звикання

🇵🇱 uzależniający

🇯🇵 中毒性の

🇫🇷 addictif

🇪🇸 adictivo

🇹🇷 bağımlılık yapan

🇰🇷 중독성 있는

🇸🇦 مسبب للإدمان

🇨🇿 návykový

🇸🇰 návykový

🇨🇳 上瘾的

🇸🇮 zasvojljiv

🇮🇸 ávanabindandi

🇰🇿 тәуелділік тудыратын

🇬🇪 დამოკიდებული

🇦🇿 asılılıq yaradan

🇲🇽 adictivo

Word origin

The word 'addictive' originates from the Latin word 'addictivus', meaning 'to assign or surrender'. In modern usage, it is commonly associated with substances or behaviors that create a dependency or strong desire for repeated use.