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addiction in Persian

اعتیاد e'tiyâd

/əˈdɪkˌʃən/

addiction in Persian: اعتیاد (e'tiyâd). In English, addiction means a state that is characterized by compulsive drug use or compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior, despite negative consequences.

Persian words for addiction

the state of being addicted
اعتیاد e'tiyâd

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.

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Questions about addiction in Persian

What is the meaning of addiction in Persian?
Addiction in Persian is اعتیاد (e'tiyâd).
معنی addiction چیست؟
Addiction: اعتیاد (e'tiyâd).
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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