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Compulsive

//kəmˈpʌlsɪv// adj, noun

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Uncontrolled or reactive and irresistible.

    "Jenny is a compulsive liar—don't believe a thing she says."

  2. 2
    Having power to compel; exercising or applying compulsion.

    "Religion is […] inconsistent with all compulsive Motives."

Adjective
  1. 1
    strongly motivated to succeed wordnet
  2. 2
    caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    One who exhibits compulsive behaviours.
  2. 2
    a person with a compulsive disposition; someone who feels compelled to do certain things wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from French compulsif, formed from Latin compulsus, past participle of compellere (“to compel”), from com- (“together”) + pellere (“to drive”).

Etymology 2

Borrowed from French compulsif, formed from Latin compulsus, past participle of compellere (“to compel”), from com- (“together”) + pellere (“to drive”).

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