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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)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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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
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1. (adjective) compulsive
impossible to stop
compulsive habits/needs
2. compulsive
unable to stop a harmful habit
a compulsive gambler/drinker/liar
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) compulsive
having power to compel; exercising or applying compulsion
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