🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Chemische Abhängigkeit

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Keh-mi-she Ab-hen-gi-kite

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Chemical Dependency/ˈkɛmɪkəl dɪˈpɛndənsi/
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Seine chemische Abhängigkeit führte zu ernsthaften Problemen."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A condition characterized by an individual's compulsive use of substances, leading to physical and psychological dependence.

    "Her struggle with chemical dependency required extensive rehabilitation."
  2. 2

    The state of being reliant on drugs or alcohol, often resulting in adverse effects on health and social functioning.

    "Chemical dependency can severely impact relationships and career prospects."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'chemical' originates from the Greek word 'khemia', referring to the art of transmuting metals, while 'dependency' comes from the Latin 'dependere', meaning to hang down from. The phrase evolved in the late 20th century to describe a condition where an individual relies on substances for psychological or physical well-being.

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