/ˈædɪsənt/ or /ˈædəsnt/ (AD-i-sent or AD-uh-sent)

Definitions

1. noun

A person who has a tendency or a desire to do something, especially something that is considered wrong or immoral.

“The doctor noticed that her patient was an addict to painkillers and decided to recommend a treatment plan.”

2. adjective

Having a tendency or a desire to do something, especially something that is considered wrong or immoral.

“The addictent behavior of the teenager was a cause for concern among his family and friends.”