Compulsive: meaning, definitions and examples

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compulsive

 

[ kษ™mหˆpสŒlsษชv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavior

Compulsive refers to an irresistible urge to do something, often repetitively, despite negative consequences. It is a condition characterized by a lack of control over one's actions.

Synonyms

irresistible, obsessive, uncontrollable

Examples of usage

  • He had a compulsive need to check the door multiple times before leaving the house.
  • She displayed compulsive behavior by constantly washing her hands, even when they were already clean.
Context #2 | Adjective

personality

Compulsive can also describe a person who is unable to resist certain actions or behaviors, even if they are harmful. It is often associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Synonyms

impulsive, irresistible, obsessive

Examples of usage

  • The compulsive hoarder could not throw away any items, no matter how useless they were.
  • His compulsive need for perfectionism made it difficult for him to complete tasks efficiently.

Translations

Translations of the word "compulsive" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น compulsivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅเคจเฅ‚เคจเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zwanghaft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kompulsif

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะผะฟัƒะปัŒัะธะฒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kompulsywny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅผท่ฟซ็š„ (ใใ‚‡ใ†ใฏใใฆใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท compulsif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ compulsivo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kompulsif

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ•๋ฐ•์ ์ธ (๊ฐ•๋ฐ•์ )

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ูŽู‡ู’ุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nutkavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nutkavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผบ่ฟซ็š„ (qiวŽngpรฒ de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kompulziven

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพvingunar-

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผำ™ะถะฑาฏั€ะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒซแƒฃแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ—แƒ˜ (idzulebiti)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™cburi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ compulsivo

Word origin

The word 'compulsive' has its origins in the late 16th century, derived from the Latin word 'compulsivus', meaning 'forcing'. It initially referred to actions or behaviors that were driven by an external force. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the idea of irresistible impulses or urges. The concept of compulsive behavior gained prominence in psychology and psychiatry, particularly in the study of disorders like OCD. Today, 'compulsive' is widely used to describe behaviors that are difficult to control or resist.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,999, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.