HABIT-FORMING Definition & Meaning

habit-forming

[ hab-it-fawr-ming ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

tending to cause or encourage addiction, especially through physiological dependence:
habit-forming drugs.

habit-forming

adjective

(of an activity, indulgence, etc) tending to become a habit or addiction

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of habit-forming¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

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Example Sentences

"We know that many people, including children, struggle with overspending on loot boxes," he said, adding they were deliberately designed to be "habit-forming."

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According to the formal definition, antidepressants are not habit-forming.

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But all sleep drugs carry risks, such as daytime grogginess, and some are even habit-forming.

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But if you’re not a frequent flyer, avoid these programs, as they can be habit-forming and lead to unwise purchases.

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"Even administered in small doses, prescription medications can be habit-forming," he added.

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