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Definition of addictiveness

addictiveness

/əˈdɪktɪvnəs/
ad · dic · tive · ness
Adverb:addictively
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Adjective:addictive
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addictiveness Lexical Profile

addictiveness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality or property of causing someone to become physiologically or psychologically dependent on a substance, habit, or activity.

Example

"Public health officials issued strict warnings about the high addictiveness of synthetic nicotine products."

2

The compelling or engrossing quality of a hobby, game, or piece of entertainment that makes it difficult to stop engaging with.

Example

"The sheer addictiveness of the puzzle game kept players glued to their screens for hours."

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• Rhymes for addictiveness

• Nearby Words

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addie
addis ababa
addition

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Addictiveness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/addictiveness
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