Compulsive Definition

kəm-pŭlsĭv
adjective
Having the capacity to compel.
A frightening, compulsive novel.
American Heritage
Of, having to do with, or resulting from compulsion.
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noun
A person with behavior patterns governed by a compulsion.
American Heritage Medicine
One who exhibits compulsive behaviours.
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Other Word Forms of Compulsive

Noun

Singular:
compulsive
Plural:
compulsives

Origin of Compulsive

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

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