addictive
intermediateB1/əˈdɪk.tɪv/ · ad-dic-tive
Capable of causing addiction.
Meanings
Capable of causing addiction.
نشے کا باعث بننے والا。
عادی
aadhi
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- addictive behavior
- addictive substances
- addictive personality
Example Sentences
Many people find that smoking is an addictive habit.
بہت سے لوگوں کو یہ محسوس ہوتا ہے کہ سگریٹ نوشی ایک نشے کی عادت ہے۔
Bohat se logon ko yeh mehsoos hota hai ke sigret noshi ek nasha ki aadat hai.
Social media can be highly addictive if not used carefully.
سوشل میڈیا اگر احتیاط سے نہ استعمال کیا جائے تو یہ بہت نشہ آور ہو سکتا ہے۔
Social media agar ehtiyaat se na istemal kiya jaye to yeh bohat nasha aawar ho sakta hai.
Video games are known to be addictive for some players.
ویڈیو گیمز کچھ کھلاڑیوں کے لیے نشہ آور ہونے کے طور پر جانے جاتے ہیں۔
Video games kuch khiladion ke liye nasha aawar hone ke tor par jane jate hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'addict' in 'addictive' to remember that it refers to something that causes addiction.
Imagine a chain binding someone to their favorite pastime, illustrating addiction.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
تجھ کو دیکھا تو عادتیں بگڑ گئیں، مر جانے کی بھی عادت بن گئی۔
Tujh ko dekha to aadatein bigar gayi, Mar jane ki bhi aadat ban gayi.
Upon seeing you, my habits got corrupted, Even the habit of dying has formed.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
عادت کے بعد کیا سبھی سچائیوں کا گزران ہوتا ہے۔
Aadat ke baad kya sabhi sachaiyon ka guzran hota hai.
After habit, all truths are experienced.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "addictus" — to devote, surrender
First known use: 20th century
The term has evolved from Latin origins where it referred to being given to or devoted to something.