compulsive meaning
UK US /kəmˈpʌlsɪv/ 3 syllables
compulsive (adjective): caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion.
compulsive has 3 meanings in this dictionary, as adjective and noun.
compulsive as an adjective
- caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion
- compulsive drinking
Similar: neurotic
Related forms: compulsion, compulsiveness, compulsivity
- strongly motivated to succeed
Synonyms: determined, driven
Similar: ambitious
compulsive as a noun
- a person with a compulsive disposition; someone who feels compelled to do certain things
Type of: person
Kinds: control freak, exhibitionist, perfectionist, workaholic
Related forms: compulsion
How to pronounce compulsive
compulsive is pronounced /kəmˈpʌlsɪv/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Words that rhyme with compulsive
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