Definitions for compulsivekəmˈpʌl sɪv
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
com•pul•sivekəmˈpʌl sɪv(adj.)
pertaining to, characterized by, or involving compulsion:
compulsive eating.
Category: Psychiatry
characterized by perfectionism, rigidity, conscientiousness, and an obsessive concern with order and detail.
compelling; compulsory.
(n.)a compulsive person.
Category: Psychiatry
Origin of compulsive:
1595–1605
com•pul′sive•nesskəm pʌlˈsɪv ɪ ti, ˌkɒm pʌl-(n.)
com•pul•siv•i•tykəm pʌlˈsɪv ɪ ti, ˌkɒm pʌl-(n.)
Princeton's WordNet
compulsive(adj)
a person with a compulsive disposition; someone who feels compelled to do certain things
compulsive(adj)
caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion
"compulsive drinking"
compulsive, determined, driven(adj)
strongly motivated to succeed
Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary
compulsive(adjective)əmˈpʌl sɪv
impossible to stop
compulsive habits/needs
compulsiveəmˈpʌl sɪv
unable to stop a harmful habit
a compulsive gambler/drinker/liar
Wiktionary
compulsive(Noun)
One who exhibits compulsive behaviours.
compulsive(Adjective)
uncontrolled or reactive and unconscious
Origin: From compulsus, past participle of compellere, from + .
Webster Dictionary
Compulsive(adj)
having power to compel; exercising or applying compulsion
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