C1 adjective Formal

addictence

/əˈdɪktəns/

Describing a state of inherent habit-formation or the quality of being compulsively dependent on a substance or activity. It characterizes both the psychological predisposition toward dependency and the property of an external stimulus to trigger such a state.

Ejemplos

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The addictence nature of these mobile games is carefully engineered to keep players engaged for hours.

The addictence nature of these mobile games is carefully engineered to keep players engaged for hours.

2

The court examined whether the defendant's addictence tendencies should be considered a mitigating factor in the sentencing.

The court examined whether the defendant's addictence tendencies should be considered a mitigating factor in the sentencing.

3

That new spicy snack has a real addictence kick to it; I can't stop eating them.

That new spicy snack has a real addictence kick to it; I can't stop eating them.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
addiction
Verb
addict
Adverbio
addictently
Adjetivo
addictence
Relacionado
addict
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Truco para recordar

Think of 'Addict' + 'Existence' = Addictence. It describes the state of an addict's existence.

Quiz rápido

The clinical report highlighted the ______ traits of the patient, suggesting a long history of substance reliance.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: addictence

Ejemplos

1

The addictence nature of these mobile games is carefully engineered to keep players engaged for hours.

everyday

The addictence nature of these mobile games is carefully engineered to keep players engaged for hours.

2

The court examined whether the defendant's addictence tendencies should be considered a mitigating factor in the sentencing.

formal

The court examined whether the defendant's addictence tendencies should be considered a mitigating factor in the sentencing.

3

That new spicy snack has a real addictence kick to it; I can't stop eating them.

informal

That new spicy snack has a real addictence kick to it; I can't stop eating them.

4

Neurological pathways associated with addictence behaviors show significant overlap with those involved in basic reward processing.

academic

Neurological pathways associated with addictence behaviors show significant overlap with those involved in basic reward processing.

5

Our product design must avoid addictence patterns that could lead to negative public perception or regulatory scrutiny.

business

Our product design must avoid addictence patterns that could lead to negative public perception or regulatory scrutiny.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
addiction
Verb
addict
Adverbio
addictently
Adjetivo
addictence
Relacionado
addict

Colocaciones comunes

addictence behavior addictence behavior
addictence personality addictence personality
high addictence potential high addictence potential
addictence cycle addictence cycle
addictence qualities addictence qualities

Frases Comunes

addictence loop

addictence loop

prone to addictence

prone to addictence

an addictence state

an addictence state

Se confunde a menudo con

addictence vs addictive

Addictive is the standard English adjective; addictence is a specialized or test-specific variant often implying a deeper state of being.

addictence vs addiction

Addiction is a noun referring to the condition itself, whereas addictence is used here as an adjective to describe the quality.

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Notas de uso

This word is primarily found in specific academic or test-based contexts rather than general conversation. Use it to describe the qualities of a person or substance that facilitate a cycle of dependency.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use the noun suffix '-ence' and mistake it for the noun form; remember that in this specific C1 context, it functions as an adjective.

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Truco para recordar

Think of 'Addict' + 'Existence' = Addictence. It describes the state of an addict's existence.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Latin 'addictus' (devoted or surrendered), combined with the suffix '-ence' usually denoting a state or quality.

Patrones gramaticales

Attributive use only (placed before the noun it describes) Non-gradable (usually does not take 'very' or 'more') Invariable form (does not change for plural nouns)
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Contexto cultural

Frequently used in discussions regarding the 'attention economy' and the ethics of digital design in Silicon Valley.

Quiz rápido

The clinical report highlighted the ______ traits of the patient, suggesting a long history of substance reliance.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: addictence

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