addiction

Addiction has 3 syllables: ad · dic · tion.

noun. Being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs).

noun. An abnormally strong craving.

noun. (Roman law) a formal award by a magistrate of a thing or person to another person (as the award of a debtor to his creditor); a surrender to a master.