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Here4yoo Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Addictive or addicting?

Hello, here is my sentence:

Why is American Idol so addictive/addicting?
  

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Both are possible. Generally, we use the adjectival form if it is available in preference to the -ing form, unless we really wish to emphasize the activity rather than the quality.

— Mister Micawber

  • Both are possible.
  • Generally, we use the adjectival form if it is available in preference to the -ing form, unless we really wish to emphasize the activity rather than the quality.
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Both are possible. Generally, we use the adjectival form if it is available in preference to the -ing form, unless we really wish to emphasize the activity rather than the quality.
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