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/adikˈθjon/ ES
/adikˈsjon/ MX
Translation
addiction
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Word origin
From Latin addictio ('a devoting, an assigning'), from addicere ('to assign'), formed from ad ('to') plus dicere ('to say'). The same root gives English 'dictate'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- addictio
- English cognates
- addict, dictate
Grammar
Examples
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Tobacco addiction is hard to overcome.
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He sought help to treat his addiction.
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Gambling can become a serious addiction.
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The clinic treats all kinds of addictions.
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Recognising the addiction is the first step towards recovery.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 44, lesson 2: adicción, daga, cartero and 6 more words.