Vocabulary Spotlight
Addiction
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: लत (lat), आदत – A strong and harmful need to regularly have or do something, often a substance or activity.
Pronunciation
[uh-dik-shuhn]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Habit – आदत (aadat)
Related Words
Craving – लालसा (laalsa)
Word Origin
“Addiction” Latin “addictio” se aaya hai, jo kisi cheez ke prati strong habit ya dependence ko darshata hai. English mein iska istemal 16th century se ho raha hai.
Word Family
Noun: Addiction – लत (lat)
Adjective: Addictive – लत लगाने वाला (lat lagane wala)
Usage Examples
1. Smoking ki addiction se uska health kharab ho raha hai.
– His health is deteriorating due to smoking addiction.
2. Social media ki addiction kaafi common ho gayi hai aajkal ke zamane mein.
– Social media addiction has become quite common these days.
Cultural Note
Bharat mein mobile aur online games ki addiction bachon aur jawano mein ek bada issue ban gaya hai, jo unke samay aur health ko affect karta hai.
In Context
“Addiction” ka use tab hota hai jab kisi vyakti ko kisi cheez ki aisi lat lag jaaye jo uske control ke bahar ho.