Meaning addictive
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addictive


1815, a word in chemistry and medicine; 1939 in the narcotics sense, from addict (v.) + -ive. Related: Addictively; addictiveness.
Source: etymonline.com

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causing or characterized by addiction; "addictive drugs"; "addictive behavior" (addiction) being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something t [..]
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addictive


causing or characterized by addiction [ drugs]
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addictive


(adj) causing or characterized by addiction
Source: beedictionary.com

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addictive


Causing or tending to cause addiction; habit-forming. ''These are addictive drugs.'' Enjoyable. ''Have you seen that new TV show? It's so addictive.'' Characterized by or susceptible to addi [..]
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