compulsive

Meanings

• adjective

  Characterized by a persistent drive or urge to perform certain actions, often in response to an inner tension or external trigger, despite attempts to resist and despite negative consequences.

  - "His compulsive behavior of constantly checking his emails was affecting his productivity."
  - "She had a compulsive need to clean her house every day."

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Pronunciation

1. /kəmˈpʌlsɪv/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

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compulsive , delusive , percussive , obsessive , accessive

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Variants

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compulsive , compulsively , compulsiveness , compulsivenesses , compulsivities , compulsivity , obsessive-compulsive , obsessive-compulsives , obsessive-compulsive disorder , obsessive-compulsive disorders

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Forms

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compulsively, compulsiveness

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'compulsum' meaning 'forced, driven, or pressed'.

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Trivia

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1. Compulsive behaviors can be both beneficial and harmful. For example, some people may have a compulsion to exercise, which can improve their physical health.

2. Compulsive behaviors can be learned through observation and imitation, such as when a child develops a habit from watching a parent.

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Related Concepts

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1. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): A mental health condition characterized by recurring and intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that the person feels driven to perform.

2. Addiction: A chronic condition characterized by compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior despite negative consequences.

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In literature and psychology, compulsive behaviors are often explored as a means of coping with anxiety, trauma, or other emotional distress. Compulsions can take many forms, such as hoarding, eating disorders, excessive gambling, or self-harm.

How to Memorize "compulsive"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person repeatedly performing an action, such as washing their hands or counting objects, despite having no rational reason to do so.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'compulsive' with the idea of a persistent urge or drive to do something, no matter the cost.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'CRAZY' to remember the definition: Compulsive, Repetitive, Automatic, Yielding, Intense.

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