addictence
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.
Examples
3 of 5The 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.
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.
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.
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Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Addict' + 'Existence' = Addictence. It describes the state of an addict's existence.
Quick Quiz
The clinical report highlighted the ______ traits of the patient, suggesting a long history of substance reliance.
Correct!
The correct answer is: addictence
Examples
The addictence nature of these mobile games is carefully engineered to keep players engaged for hours.
everydayThe addictence nature of these mobile games is carefully engineered to keep players engaged for hours.
The court examined whether the defendant's addictence tendencies should be considered a mitigating factor in the sentencing.
formalThe court examined whether the defendant's addictence tendencies should be considered a mitigating factor in the sentencing.
That new spicy snack has a real addictence kick to it; I can't stop eating them.
informalThat new spicy snack has a real addictence kick to it; I can't stop eating them.
Neurological pathways associated with addictence behaviors show significant overlap with those involved in basic reward processing.
academicNeurological pathways associated with addictence behaviors show significant overlap with those involved in basic reward processing.
Our product design must avoid addictence patterns that could lead to negative public perception or regulatory scrutiny.
businessOur product design must avoid addictence patterns that could lead to negative public perception or regulatory scrutiny.
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Common Collocations
Common Phrases
addictence loop
addictence loop
prone to addictence
prone to addictence
an addictence state
an addictence state
Often Confused With
Addictive is the standard English adjective; addictence is a specialized or test-specific variant often implying a deeper state of being.
Addiction is a noun referring to the condition itself, whereas addictence is used here as an adjective to describe the quality.
Usage Notes
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.
Common Mistakes
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.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Addict' + 'Existence' = Addictence. It describes the state of an addict's existence.
Word Origin
From the Latin 'addictus' (devoted or surrendered), combined with the suffix '-ence' usually denoting a state or quality.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Frequently used in discussions regarding the 'attention economy' and the ethics of digital design in Silicon Valley.
Quick Quiz
The clinical report highlighted the ______ traits of the patient, suggesting a long history of substance reliance.
Correct!
The correct answer is: addictence
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