Meaning Of The Word Compulsive

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What's The Definition Of Compulsive?

compulsive
You use compulsive to describe people or their behaviour when they cannot stop doing something wrong, harmful, or unnecessary.

compulsive in American English
of, having to do with, or resulting from compulsion
adjective: compelling; compulsory
noun: a person whose behavior is governed by a compulsion

compulsive in British English
adjective: relating to or involving compulsion
noun: an individual who is subject to a psychological compulsion

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