Addictedness

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The quality or state of being addicted; attachment. uncountable

    "She refused to live in a non-urban environment because of her addictedness to used bookstores and coffee shops."

  2. 2
    The degree of addiction. uncountable

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

Synonyms

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addictionalcoholismbarbiturismcrashcravingdependence

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"She refused to live in a non-urban environment because of her addictedness to used bookstores and coffee shops."

Etymology

From addicted + -ness.

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