What Does Dipsomaniac Mean?

: an uncontrollable craving for alcoholic liquors. Other Words from dipsomania. dipsomaniac \ -​nē-​ˌak \ noun. dipsomaniacal \ ˌdip-​sō-​mə-​ˈnī-​ə-​kəl \ adjective.

Is a dipsomaniac an alcoholic?

A dipsomaniac is a drunkard or alcoholic: someone who drinks alcohol to excess. Since dipsomania is a word for alcoholism, it makes sense that a dipsomaniac is an alcoholic. A dipsomaniac has a physical need for alcohol that goes beyond being thirsty: it's an addiction.

What causes dipsomania?

It generally involves solitary alcohol abuse in combination with the loss of interest in any other usual activities. It is not known what causes dipsomania, it is thought that enzyme deficiencies may contribute to its root cause, in part contributing to depressive illness in many dipsomaniacs.