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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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com·pul·sive·ly adverbcom·pul·sive·ness nouncom·pul·siv·i·ty [ kòm pul sívvətee ] noun
