Definition of Addictive
Addictive
ad·dic·tive
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
causing someone to develop a compulsive habit of consuming/using a substance or engaging in an activity, or likely to cause such behavior;
e.g. Doctors are very careful when prescribing addictive substances as medicines.
(adjective)
relating to or characterized by a compulsive habit of behavior, or susceptible to developing such a habit;
e.g. He started showing addictive tendencies and seemed unable to stop gambling.
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