Definition

A strong and uncontrollable desire to drink alcohol.

Example

His dipsomania led him to seek help for his drinking problem.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of dipsomania?

Yeah, it’s that intense craving for alcohol, right?

Exactly! It can really affect people's lives if they're not careful.

Definitely, it’s important to recognize those signs early on.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dipsomania is formed from "dipsa" (from Greek "dipsa", meaning thirst) and "mania" (from Greek "mania", meaning madness or frenzy). The word describes an uncontrollable craving or obsession for alcoholic beverages, literally translating to a madness for thirst.

Memory Tip

Think of 'thirst' ('dipsa') combined with 'madness' ('mania') to remember that dipsomania refers to an uncontrollable craving for alcohol.

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