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Compulsive Common

Origin: Latin suffix -ive

Compulsive has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Adjective

Definitions
Noun
1

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

"After years of struggling with his clutter, he finally admitted that his compulsive nature made it impossible for him to throw anything away."

2

One who exhibits compulsive behaviours.

"After years of struggling with his compulsive behaviors, he finally found a therapist who specialized in addiction."

Adjective
1

caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion

"compulsive drinking"

2

strongly motivated to succeed

"Her compulsive drive to win led her to train for eight hours every single day before the championship."

3

Uncontrolled or reactive and irresistible.

"The compulsive nature of his cravings made it impossible for him to stop eating even when he was already full."

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Broader Terms (hypernyms)
person
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
control freak exhibitionist perfectionist workaholic
Rhyming Words
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