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Meaning of compulsive in English
Pronunciation
/kəmˈpəlsɪv/
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Classifying Adjective
compulsive
Definitions
1.
caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion
Examples
« compulsive drinking »
Synonyms
neurotic
psychoneurotic
2.
strongly motivated to succeed
Synonyms
ambitious
Noun
compulsive
Definitions
1.
a person with a compulsive disposition
Examples
« someone who feels compelled to do certain things »