habituation

Noun
  1. Being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs) (synset 114086207)
    referred to in: narcotic - a drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction
    is a type of: physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state - the condition or state of the body or bodily functions
    subtypes: drug addiction, white plague - an addiction to a drug (especially a narcotic drug)
    same as: addiction, dependance, dependence, dependency
  2. A general accommodation to unchanging environmental conditions (synset 100195680)
    is a type of: accommodation, adjustment, fitting - making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

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