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Vinony

compulsive

noun

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adjective

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /kəmˈpʌlsɪv/

adj

Etymology: Borrowed from French compulsif, formed from Latin compulsus, past participle of compellere (“to compel”), from com- (“together”) + pellere (“to drive”).

  1. Uncontrolled or reactive and irresistible.

    “Jenny is a compulsive liar—don't believe a thing she says.”

    “Under this Act, the term "disability" shall not include—...(2) compulsive gambling, kleptomania, or pyromania; or[…]”

  2. Having power to compel; exercising or applying compulsion.

    “Religion is […] inconsistent with all compulsive Motives.”

noun

Etymology: Borrowed from French compulsif, formed from Latin compulsus, past participle of compellere (“to compel”), from com- (“together”) + pellere (“to drive”).

  1. One who exhibits compulsive behaviours.