Definition of Compulsive
Compulsive
com·pul·sive


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
resulting from an irresistible urge or compulsion, often at odds with one's conscious wishes/desires/intentions; impossible to control or stop;

e.g. She feels the compulsive need to make things align perfectly.

(adjective)
extremely exciting or interesting, i.e. compelling;

e.g. The movie is so compulsive, I didn't want it to end!



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