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Definition of Compulsive
1. Adjective. Caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion. "Compulsive drinking"
Derivative terms: Compulsion, Compulsion, Compulsiveness, Compulsivity
2. Noun. A person with a compulsive disposition; someone who feels compelled to do certain things.
Specialized synonyms: Control Freak, Exhibitionist, Flasher, Perfectionist, Workaholic
Derivative terms: Compulsion
3. Adjective. Strongly motivated to succeed.
Definition of Compulsive
1. a. Having power to compel; exercising or applying compulsion.
Definition of Compulsive
1. Adjective. uncontrolled or reactive and unconscious ¹
2. Noun. One who exhibits compulsive behaviours. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Compulsive
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Compulsive
1. Influenced by compulsion; of a compelling and irresistible nature. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Compulsive
Literary usage of Compulsive
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. International Law: A Treatise by Lassa Oppenheim (1906)
"No. 2632— Fiore, II. No. 1225—Taylor, § 431. § 26. compulsive means of settlement
of differ- ... Nevertheless, the characteristics of compulsive means of ..."
2. Clinical Psychiatry by Allen Ross Diefendorf, Emil Kraepelin (1907)
"Many present symptoms of constitutional despondency before the compulsive ideas
and fears appear. Moreover, the initial symp- toms usually develop during ..."
3. Commentaries on the Laws of England by William Blackstone, William Carey Jones (1915)
"(ff) That they be compulsive. — Customs, though established by consent, must be
when established compulsory: and not left to the option of every man, ..."
4. A New English Grammar, Logical and Historical by Henry Sweet (1903)
"compulsive (is to . .). 2297. This periphrasis primarily expresses necessity and
obligation : when am I to come again f \ do not forget that you are to be ..."
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