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addiction in Arabic

إِدْمَان ʔidmān

/əˈdɪkˌʃən/

addiction in Arabic: إِدْمَان (ʔidmān). In English, addiction means a state that is characterized by compulsive drug use or compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior, despite negative consequences.

Arabic words for addiction

the state of being addicted
إِدْمَان ʔidmān
a habit or practice
إِدْمَان ʔidmān

English meaning of addiction

  1. noun A state that is characterized by compulsive drug use or compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior, despite negative consequences.
  2. noun The state of being addicted; devotion; inclination.
  3. noun A habit or practice that damages, jeopardizes or shortens one's life but when ceased causes trauma.
  4. noun A pathological relationship to mood altering experience that has life damaging consequences.

Full definition of addiction

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Questions about addiction in Arabic

What is the meaning of addiction in Arabic?
Addiction in Arabic is إِدْمَان (ʔidmān).
ما معنى كلمة addiction؟
Addiction: إِدْمَان (ʔidmān).
What does addiction mean in English?
Addiction means a state that is characterized by compulsive drug use or compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior, despite negative consequences.

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