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 Definitions of compulsive  [əmˈpʌl sɪv]  

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Definition of 'compulsive' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adj.) compulsive
pertaining to, characterized by, or involving compulsion:
compulsive eating.

2.  compulsive
characterized by perfectionism, rigidity, conscientiousness, and an obsessive concern with order and detail.

3.  compulsive
compelling; compulsory.

4. (n.) compulsive
a compulsive person.

Etymology:  (1595–1605)

Definition of 'compulsive' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) compulsive
a person with a compulsive disposition; someone who feels compelled to do certain things

2. (adj) compulsive
caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion
"compulsive drinking"

3. (adj) compulsive, determined, driven
strongly motivated to succeed


Definition of 'compulsive' Kernerman English Learner’s Dictionary 

1. (adjective) compulsive
impossible to stop
compulsive habits/needs

2.  compulsive
unable to stop a harmful habit
a compulsive gambler/drinker/liar


Definition of 'compulsive' Webster Dictionary 

1. (adj) compulsive
having power to compel; exercising or applying compulsion



'compulsive' - Nearby Entries  

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