addiction
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plural
addictions
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addictions
Britannica Dictionary definition of ADDICTION
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a strong and harmful need to regularly have something (such as a drug) or do something (such as gamble)
— often + to
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He has a drug addiction.
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an addiction to pain medication
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an addiction to playing the lottery
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His life has been ruined by heroin addiction.
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an unusually great interest in something or a need to do or have something
— often + to
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He devotes his summers to his surfing addiction.
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She has an addiction to mystery novels.
