addiction

Meaning in Bengali:

আসক্তি, নশা, বাধা, আবদ্ধতা, আসক্তিবদ্ধতা

Part of Speech:

Noun

Pronunciation:

[uh-dik-shuhn]

Short Definition:

Addiction refers to the compulsive need for and use of a habit-forming substance or behavior, characterized by an inability to control or stop the activity despite negative consequences.

Synonyms:

Dependency, habit, obsession, compulsion, craving

Antonyms:

মুক্তি (Freedom), মুক্ত (Free), অবদ্ধতা মুক্ত (Addiction-free), নির্বাসিত (Detoxified), নির্বাসিত হওয়া (To be detoxified)

Origin:

The word “addiction” originated from the Latin word “addictus,” which means “bound to” or “enslaved by.” It was first used in the context of legal and financial obligations. Over time, the term expanded to include the concept of being enslaved by a substance or behavior.

Nearby Words:

– Addict (Noun)
– Addicted (Adjective)
– Addictive (Adjective)
– Addicting (Adjective)
– Addictively (Adverb)

Addiction in Literature Quotes:

1. “Every form of addiction is bad, no matter whether the narcotic be alcohol or morphine or idealism.” – Carl Jung
2. “The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it.” – Oscar Wilde
3. “Addiction begins with the hope that something ‘out there’ can instantly fill up the emptiness inside.” – Jean Kilbourne
4. “The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one.” – Elbert Hubbard

Meaning in Different Languages:

– Bengali: আসক্তি
– Hindi: लत
– Nepali: लत
– Urdu: لت
– Tamil: பிரவாசம்
– Telugu: ఆసక్తి
– Arabic: إدمان
– Chinese: 上瘾
– Japanese: 中毒
– Russian: Зависимость

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