compulsive Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a person with a compulsive disposition; someone who feels compelled to do certain things
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adjective satellite caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion
- compulsive drinking
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adjective satellite strongly motivated to succeed
driven; determined.
WordNet
Com*pul"sive adjective
Definitions
Having power to compel; exercising or applying compulsion. Religion is . . . inconsistent with all compulsive motives. Sharp.