compulsive

Meanings

Plural: compulsives

Noun

a person with a compulsive disposition; someone who feels compelled to do certain things
One who exhibits compulsive behaviours.

Adjective Satellite

caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion
- "compulsive drinking"
strongly motivated to succeed

Adj

Uncontrolled or reactive and irresistible.
Having power to compel; exercising or applying compulsion.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

determined, driven

Scrabble Score: 19

compulsive is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
compulsive is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
compulsive is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 25

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