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
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hab·it-form·ing
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Medical Definition of habit-forming
: inducing the formation of an addiction
a habit-forming prescription painkiller
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