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Compulsive - Dictionary

Compulsive

Part of Speech

Adjective

Pronunciation

/kəmˈpʌl.sɪv/

Definitions

  • Resulting from or relating to an irresistible urge, especially one that is against one's conscious wishes.
  • Characterized by an obsession with certain behaviors.

Usage Examples

  • He is a compulsive gambler, unable to resist placing bets.
  • Her compulsive need for cleanliness made it difficult for her to relax.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin "compulsus," past participle of "compellere," meaning "to drive together or force."

Synonyms

  • Obsessive
  • Uncontrollable
  • Irresistible
  • Impulsive

Antonyms

  • Voluntary
  • Controlled
  • Restrained

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
FrenchCompulsif/kɔ̃.pyl.sif/
SpanishCompulsivo/kom.pulˈsi.βo/
GermanZwanghaft/tsvaŋhaft/
Chinese (Mandarin)强迫性的/qiáng pò xìng de/
Hindiअनिवार्य/anivārya/
RussianНавязчивый/nɐˈvʲasʲtɕɪvɨj/
Japanese強迫的な/kyōhakuteki na/
Arabicقهري/qahriyy/
PortugueseCompulsivo/kõ.pulˈsi.vo/
Korean강박적인/gangbakjeog-in/
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Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /kəmˈpʌl.sɪv/
  • American English: /kəmˈpʌl.sɪv/

Historical Usage

The term has been in use since the 17th century, primarily in psychological and behavioral contexts.

Cultural Nuances

In psychology, compulsive behaviors are associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and other impulse control conditions.

More Information

The concept of compulsiveness is widely studied in psychology and neuroscience, particularly in relation to addiction and impulse control.

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