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habit-forming

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hab·it-form·ing (hbt-fôrmng)
adj.
1. Capable of leading to physiological or psychological dependence: a habit-forming drug.
2. Tending to become habitual: The taste of success can be habit-forming.
habit-forming
Adjective
tending to become a habit or addiction
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Adj.1.habit-forming - causing or characterized by addiction; "addictive drugs"; "addictive behavior"
addictive
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