How Do You Spell ADDICT?

Pronunciation: [ˈadɪkt] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "addict" is often confused with "addictive". However, the pronunciation of these two words is distinct. "Addict" is pronounced /əˈdɪkt/, with the stress on the second syllable. The "d" in the second syllable is pronounced like the "t" in "cat". On the other hand, "addictive" is pronounced /əˈdɪktɪv/, with the stress on the third syllable. This difference in pronunciation contributes to the common spelling error of confusing these two words.

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ADDICT Meaning and Definition

  1. Addict:

    Noun: A person who is compulsively and habitually dependent on a substance or activity, often to the point of losing control and experiencing negative consequences. An addict is typically unable to refrain from engaging in their addictive behavior or consuming their addictive substance, despite being aware of the detrimental effects it may have on their physical, mental, or emotional well-being.

    Verb: To become or cause someone to become addicted to a substance or activity.

    Addiction, at its core, involves dependence, craving, and an inability to control one's impulses. Addicts often experience withdrawal symptoms when attempting to cease their addictive behavior or substance use, further highlighting the level of dependency. Many substances, such as drugs, alcohol, or tobacco, can lead to addiction, as can activities like gambling, shopping, or internet usage.

    Addiction is considered a chronic disease, as it typically requires ongoing management, and is often characterized by escalating behavior and tolerance. It can cause severe social, psychological, and physical harm, impacting relationships, work or school performance, and overall quality of life. Treatment for addiction often involves a combination of therapies, counseling, support groups, and in some cases, medication.

  2. To give one's self up to, as to a custom or habit-usually in an ill sense.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of ADDICT

The word "addict" originated from the Latin term "addictus", which was derived from the verb "addicere". In ancient Rome, "addictus" referred to a person who had been legally bound by a court to work as a servant or debtor to another individual. Over time, the meaning of "addictus" expanded, and by the late Middle Ages, it began to be associated with someone who was devoted or given over to a particular habit or activity, usually in a negative sense. From there, the term evolved into "addict" as we know it today, which refers to a person who is physically or psychologically dependent on a substance or behavior.

Idioms with the word ADDICT

  • addict sm to sth The idiom "addict someone to something" means to cause or encourage someone to have a strong dependency or habitual indulgence in a particular substance, activity, or behavior. It implies that the person has developed a compulsion or addiction and finds it difficult to refrain from that particular thing.
  • addict someone to something The idiom "addict someone to something" refers to the act of causing someone to develop a compulsive and harmful dependency or obsession with a particular substance, activity, or behavior. It suggests that the person becomes unable to control or resist their cravings, leading to negative consequences in their life.
  • addict (one) to The idiom "addict (one) to" refers to the act of causing someone to become physically or mentally dependent on a substance or activity, typically something considered harmful or addictive. It implies a strong craving or compulsion that is difficult to control or overcome.

Similar spelling words for ADDICT

Plural form of ADDICT is ADDICTS

Conjugate verb Addict

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have addicted
you would have addicted
he/she/it would have addicted
we would have addicted
they would have addicted
I would have addict
you would have addict
he/she/it would have addict
we would have addict
they would have addict

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been addicting
you would have been addicting
he/she/it would have been addicting
we would have been addicting
they would have been addicting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would addict
you would addict
he/she/it would addict
we would addict
they would addict

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be addicting
you would be addicting
he/she/it would be addicting
we would be addicting
they would be addicting

FUTURE

I will addict
you will addict
he/she/it will addict
we will addict
they will addict

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be addicting
you will be addicting
he/she/it will be addicting
we will be addicting
they will be addicting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have addicted
you will have addicted
he/she/it will have addicted
we will have addicted
they will have addicted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been addicting
you will have been addicting
he/she/it will have been addicting
we will have been addicting
they will have been addicting

IMPERATIVE

you addict
we let´s addict

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to addict

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was addicting
you were addicting
he/she/it was addicting
we were addicting
they were addicting

PAST PARTICIPLE

addicted

PAST PERFECT

I had addicted
you had addicted
he/she/it had addicted
we had addicted
they had addicted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been addicting
you had been addicting
he/she/it had been addicting
we had been addicting
they had been addicting

PRESENT

I addict
you addict
he/she/it addicts
we addict
they addict

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am addicting
you are addicting
he/she/it is addicting
we are addicting
they are addicting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

addicting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have addicted
you have addicted
he/she/it has addicted
we have addicted
they have addicted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been addicting
you have been addicting
he/she/it has been addicting
we have been addicting
they have been addicting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it addict

SIMPLE PAST

I addicted
you addicted
he/she/it addicted
we addicted
they addicted

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