SINCE 1828
habit-forming
adjective
hab·it-form·ing
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Definition of habit-forming
: inducing the formation of an addiction
a habit-forming drug
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habit-forming
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of habit-forming
: causing a strong need to regularly have something (such as a drug) or do something
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habit-forming
adjective
hab·it-form·ing
| \ ˈhab-ət-ˌfȯr-miŋ
\
\
Medical Definition of habit-forming
: inducing the formation of an addiction
a habit-forming prescription painkiller
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