ADDICTEDNESS

Etymology

Noun

addictedness (uncountable)

The quality or state of being addicted; attachment.

The degree of addiction.

His addictedness was such that unless physically restrained, he would continuously self-administer the drug until he lapsed into unconsciousness.

Source: Wiktionary


Ad*dict"ed*ness, n.

Definition: The quality or state of being addicted; attachment.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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