Word: addiction
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ad
dic
tion
Definition: A state that is characterized by compulsive drug use or compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior, despite negative consequences.
Morphemes:
Affix: addict
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A person who is addicted, especially to a harmful drug
Etymology Compounds: Affix: addictus
Language: la
Decoded: addictus
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A debt slave; a person who has been bound as a slave to his creditor.
Affix: -ion
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: a state or condition
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -iō
Language: la
Decoded: -io
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form abstract nouns from verbs.