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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   compulsion countable, uncountable

   "“ ‘Bolero’ is an exercise in compulsivity, structure and perseveration,” Dr. Miller said."

2. 2
   the trait of acting compulsively wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

compulsivenesscompulsiveness

Example

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"“ ‘Bolero’ is an exercise in compulsivity, structure and perseveration,” Dr. Miller said."

Etymology

From compulsive + -ity.

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