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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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