Compulsively: meaning, definitions and examples
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compulsively
[ kəmˈpʌlsɪvli ]
behavior
in a way that is difficult to resist or control; irresistibly
Synonyms
irresistibly, obsessively, uncontrollably
Examples of usage
- She was compulsively checking her phone every few minutes.
- He compulsively washed his hands multiple times a day.
psychology
as a result of a compulsive disorder or impulse
Synonyms
instinctively, involuntarily, obsessively
Examples of usage
- He felt compelled to repeat the action compulsively due to his OCD.
- She ate compulsively as a coping mechanism for stress.
Translations
Translations of the word "compulsively" in other languages:
🇵🇹 compulsivamente
🇮🇳 बलपूर्वक
🇩🇪 zwanghaft
🇮🇩 secara kompulsif
🇺🇦 нав'язливо
🇵🇱 kompulsywnie
🇯🇵 強迫的に (きょうはくてきに)
🇫🇷 de manière compulsive
🇪🇸 compulsivamente
🇹🇷 zorlayıcı bir şekilde
🇰🇷 강박적으로 (gangbakjeogeuro)
🇸🇦 بشكل قهري
🇨🇿 nutkavě
🇸🇰 nutkavo
🇨🇳 强迫性地 (qiǎngpòxìng de)
🇸🇮 kompulzivno
🇮🇸 þrálát
🇰🇿 еріксізден
🇬🇪 იძულებით
🇦🇿 məcburi olaraq
🇲🇽 compulsivamente
Word origin
The word 'compulsively' is derived from the word 'compulsive', which originates from the Latin word 'compulsivus', meaning 'driven, forced'. The term 'compulsive' was first used in the early 17th century to describe actions or behaviors that are difficult to resist or control. Over time, the adverb 'compulsively' was formed to describe the manner in which these actions are performed. Today, 'compulsively' is commonly used in psychology and everyday language to convey a sense of uncontrollable urge or impulse.