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单词 habit-forming
释义

habit-forming

adjective

hab·​it-form·​ing ˈha-bət-ˌfȯr-miŋ How to pronounce habit-forming (audio)
: inducing the formation of an addiction
a habit-forming drug

Synonyms

  • addicting
  • addictive
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Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

habit-forming

adjective

hab·​it-form·​ing ˈhab-ət-ˌfȯr-miŋ How to pronounce habit-forming (audio)
: inducing the formation of an addiction
a habit-forming prescription painkiller

habit-forming

adjective

as in addictive
causing or relating to a physiological need for certain drugs warned the patient to be careful, because morphine can be habit-forming

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • addictive
  • addicting
  • narcotic
  • hard

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • nonaddictive
  • soft
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