compulsive

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//kəmˈpʌlsɪv//

Uncontrolled or reactive and irresistible.

aggettivo

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[…]
Call it impulsive, call it compulsive, call it insane / But when I'm surrounded I just can't stop
2
Having power to compel; exercising or applying compulsion.
Religion is […] inconsistent with all compulsive Motives.

Etimologia

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

sostantivo

1
One who exhibits compulsive behaviours.

Forme

plurale: compulsives
comparativo: more compulsive
superlativo: most compulsive

compromising · Willing or able to make a compromise.Compton · Any of several placenames in England and the United States. A…compulsion · An irrational need or irresistible urge to perform some…

compulsive · Uncontrolled or reactive and irresistible.

computer · A programmable electronic device that performs mathematical…comrade · A mate, companion, or associate.con · A disadvantage of something, especially when contrasted with…

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