ADDICTION
Scrabble letter values: A1D2D2I1C3T1I1O1N1 = 13
Definition
- noun being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs). — synonyms: dependence, dependance, dependency, habituation
- noun an abnormally strong craving.
- noun (Roman law) a formal award by a magistrate of a thing or person to another person (as the award of a debtor to his creditor).
Examples
- “a surrender to a master”
- “under Roman law addiction was the justification for slavery”