addictedness

noun — 2 senses

addictedness

noun

Etymology From addicted + -ness.

1

The quality or state of being addicted; attachment.

  • She refused to live in a non-urban environment because of her addictedness to used bookstores and coffee shops.
2

The degree of addiction.

  • His addictedness was such that unless physically restrained, he would continuously self-administer the drug until he lapsed into unconsciousness.

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