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compulsive

com·pul·sive [ kəm púlssiv ]

adjective

Definition:

1. driven to do something: driven by an irresistible inner force to do something

a compulsive liar

2. powerfully interesting: exerting a powerful attraction or interest

The TV series was compulsive viewing.

noun (plural com·pul·sives)

Definition:

somebody under psychological compulsion: somebody whose actions are driven by a usually irrational psychological force

com·pul·sive·ly adverb

com·pul·sive·ness noun

com·pul·siv·i·ty [ kòm pul sívvətee ] noun

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