Definitions for compulsive
kəmˈpʌl sɪvcom·pul·sive

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. compulsive(adj)

   a person with a compulsive disposition; someone who feels compelled to do certain things

2. compulsive(adj)

   caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion

   "compulsive drinking"

3. compulsive, determined, driven(adj)

   strongly motivated to succeed

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. compulsive(Noun)

   One who exhibits compulsive behaviours.

2. compulsive(Adjective)

   uncontrolled or reactive and unconscious

Origin: From compulsus, past participle of compellere, from + .

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Compulsive(adj)

   having power to compel; exercising or applying compulsion

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of compulsive in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of compulsive in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of compulsive in a Sentence

1. Weight Watchers founder Jean Nidetch:

   Compulsive eating is an emotional problem.

2. Sheldon Cooper:

   Any contract I sign is enforced with my own personal code of ethics, and his obsessive compulsive disorder.

3. Paul Hokemeyer:

   Compulsive workers tend to be overly sensitive and suffer from intense emotions including depression and anxiety.

4. Simon Rego:

   Do Paul Coleman feel like Paul Coleman can not resist the drive to exercise ? That’s when we get into the definition of a compulsive behavior.

5. Bette Davis:

   I am doomed to an eternity of compulsive work. No set goal achieved satisfies. Success only breeds a new goal. The golden apple devoured has seeds. It is endless.

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