being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
Type | Words |
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Synonyms | addiction, dependance, dependency, habituation |
Type of | physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state |
Has types | white plague, drug addiction |
Derivation | dependent |
Type | Words |
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Synonyms | dependance, dependency |
Type of | state |
Has types | helplessness, reliance, subordination, contingency |
Derivation | dependent |
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