English · Word Candidate

addiction

/əˈdɪkˌʃən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: addictions

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A state that is characterized by compulsive drug use or compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior, despite negative consequences.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Là trạng thái đặc trưng bởi sử dụng ma túy cưỡng chế hoặc tham gia hành vi có thưởng dù có hậu quả tiêu cực

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Noun

Do your lethal addictions to self-prescriptions numb the ache of the darkest days?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The state of being addicted; devotion; inclination.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Là trạng thái bị phụ thuộc, sự cống hiến, khuynh hướng

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “addiction” mean?

A state that is characterized by compulsive drug use or compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior, despite negative consequences.

Is “addiction” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.