dependence vs addiction
addiction vs dependencedependence and addiction both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dependence | Yes | No | No | No |
| addiction | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
dependence and addiction
are synonyms defined as:
- dependence and addiction: being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
| dependence (noun) | addiction (noun) |
|---|---|
| the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else | (Roman law) a formal award by a magistrate of a thing or person to another person (as the award of a debtor to his creditor); a surrender to a master |
| being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs) | an abnormally strong craving |
| being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs) |
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