addictive
pronunciation
How to pronounce addictive in British English:
UK [əˈdɪktɪv]
How to pronounce addictive in American English:
US [əˈdɪktɪv]
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- Adjective:
- causing or characterized by addiction
Word Origin
- addictive (adj.)
- 1815, a word in chemistry and medicine; 1939 in the narcotics sense, from addict (v.) + -ive. Related: Addictively; addictiveness.
Example
- 1. Terribly addictive things are just a click away .
- 2. There are no addictive chemicals in lip balm .
- 3. Addictive substances such as alcohol , heroin and nicotine are chemically distinct .
- 4. Fifth , if addictive love seems to be a habitual pattern , seek counseling .
- 5. The neural circuitry is identical to that for other addictive triggers , such as gambling or cocaine .