Definition of Obsessive-compulsive

1. Adjective. Characterized by obsessions and compulsions. "Obsessive-compulsive neurosis"


2. Noun. A person with obsessive-compulsive characteristics.

Definition of Obsessive-compulsive

1. Adjective. Characterized by obsessions and compulsions, especially by the need to perform repetitive tasks ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Obsessive-compulsive

1. A form of personality (or personality disorder) marked by obsessions and compulsions. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Obsessive-compulsive

observest
observeth
observin'
observing
observingly
obsess
obsessed
obsesses
obsessing
obsession
obsessional
obsessional neurosis
obsessionally
obsessions
obsessive
obsessive-compulsive (current term)
obsessive-compulsive disorder
obsessive-compulsive neurosis
obsessive-compulsive personality
obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
obsessive behaviour
obsessive personality
obsessively
obsessiveness
obsessivenesses
obsessives
obsessivity
obsessor
obsessors
obsidian

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