Word 'addiction' in Other Languages
- addiction in Assamese অসমীয়া
- addiction in Bengali বাংলা
- addiction in Bodo बड़ो
- addiction in Dogri डोगरी
- addiction in English
- addiction in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- addiction in Hindi हिन्दी
- addiction in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- addiction in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- addiction in Konkani कोंकणी
- addiction in Maithili মৈথিলী
- addiction in Malayalam മലയാളം
- addiction in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- addiction in Marathi मराठी
- addiction in Nepali नेपाली
- addiction in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- addiction in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- addiction in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- addiction in Santali
- addiction in Sindhi سنڌي
- addiction in Tamil தமிழ்
- addiction in Telugu తెలుగు
- addiction in Urdu اُردُو
Addiction
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/əˈdɪk.ʃən/
Definitions
1. The state of being enslaved to a habit or practice, especially one that is harmful.
2. A compulsive physiological or psychological dependence on a substance or activity.
Usage Examples
1. His addiction to smoking has affected his health significantly.
2. Many people struggle with addiction to gambling.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin "addictio," meaning "a giving over" or "surrender," originally used in a legal context.
Synonyms
Dependence, habit, enslavement.
Antonyms
Independence, freedom, detachment.
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Adicción | /aðikˈsjon/ |
| French | Addiction | /a.dik.sjɔ̃/ |
| German | Sucht | /zʊxt/ |
| Chinese | 上瘾 | /shàng yǐn/ |
| Hindi | नशा | /naśā/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
Pronunciation may vary across different English dialects and regions.
Historical Usage
The concept of addiction has evolved, with increasing recognition of its psychological and physiological dimensions in modern times.
Cultural Nuances
Addiction is often stigmatized, influencing societal attitudes towards individuals facing substance use issues.
More Information
This section discusses various types of addiction, including substance use disorders and behavioral addictions, along with treatment options.