alcoholism
A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and a physical or emotional dependence on alcohol. It is a serious condition that involves a preoccupation with alcohol and continued use despite resulting problems.
Exemples
3 sur 5He sought professional help to manage his alcoholism after it began affecting his performance at work.
He sought professional help to manage his alcoholism after it began affecting his performance at work.
The study examines the physiological impact of long-term alcoholism on the central nervous system.
The study examines the physiological impact of long-term alcoholism on the central nervous system.
Beating alcoholism isn't just about stopping the drinks; it's about changing your whole mindset.
Beating alcoholism isn't just about stopping the drinks; it's about changing your whole mindset.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Remember that the suffix '-ism' often denotes a condition, system, or disease (like 'magnetism' or 'autism'). Alcohol-ism is the condition caused by alcohol.
Quiz rapide
The doctor explained that ____ is a complex disease that requires both medical and psychological intervention.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : alcoholism
Exemples
He sought professional help to manage his alcoholism after it began affecting his performance at work.
everydayHe sought professional help to manage his alcoholism after it began affecting his performance at work.
The study examines the physiological impact of long-term alcoholism on the central nervous system.
formalThe study examines the physiological impact of long-term alcoholism on the central nervous system.
Beating alcoholism isn't just about stopping the drinks; it's about changing your whole mindset.
informalBeating alcoholism isn't just about stopping the drinks; it's about changing your whole mindset.
Sociological research suggests a strong correlation between systemic poverty and higher rates of alcoholism.
academicSociological research suggests a strong correlation between systemic poverty and higher rates of alcoholism.
Our corporate wellness program provides confidential resources for employees struggling with alcoholism.
businessOur corporate wellness program provides confidential resources for employees struggling with alcoholism.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
struggle with alcoholism
struggle with alcoholism
high-functioning alcoholism
high-functioning alcoholism
the road to recovery
the road to recovery
Souvent confondu avec
Alcoholism is the noun referring to the condition or disease, while alcoholic can be an adjective or a noun referring to the person suffering from the condition.
Notes d'usage
In modern clinical settings, the term 'alcohol use disorder' (AUD) is often preferred over 'alcoholism' for its precision, though 'alcoholism' remains the standard term in general conversation.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often use the adjective 'alcoholic' when they should use the noun 'alcoholism' (e.g., saying 'He suffers from alcoholic' instead of 'He suffers from alcoholism').
Astuce mémo
Remember that the suffix '-ism' often denotes a condition, system, or disease (like 'magnetism' or 'autism'). Alcohol-ism is the condition caused by alcohol.
Origine du mot
Coined in 1849 by the Swedish physician Magnus Huss, derived from 'alcohol' and the Greek-based suffix '-ismus' (state or condition).
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In many cultures, alcoholism is increasingly viewed as a medical disease rather than a character flaw, often supported by global 12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous.
Quiz rapide
The doctor explained that ____ is a complex disease that requires both medical and psychological intervention.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : alcoholism
Vocabulaire associé
Mots lis
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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