compulsive

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /kəmˈpʌlsɪv/

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Adjective

Positive compulsive

Comparative more compulsive

Superlative most compulsive

1. If someone is compulsive, they are doing something a lot and unable to stop doing it.

   Her compulsive gambling was causing a lot of problems in her life.

2. If something is compulsive, it’s uncontrollable.