Definitions
- Describing a substance or activity that causes a person to become addicted. - Referring to something that is habit-forming and difficult to stop doing. - Talking about a behavior or activity that one cannot resist or control.
- Describing a substance or activity that causes a person to become addicted. - Referring to something that is habit-forming and difficult to stop doing. - Talking about a behavior or activity that one cannot resist or control.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that can cause addiction.
- 2Both words refer to something that is difficult to stop doing.
- 3Both words can be used to describe substances, activities, or behaviors.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Addictive is more commonly used than addicting in everyday language.
- 2Form: Addictive is an adjective, while addicting can be an adjective or a present participle.
- 3Connotation: Addictive is generally considered more formal and appropriate for academic or professional writing, while addicting is more casual and conversational.
Remember this!
Both addicting and addictive describe something that can cause addiction and is difficult to stop doing. However, addictive is more commonly used, considered more formal, and has been in use for a longer time. On the other hand, addicting is more casual and can be used as an adjective or present participle.
