compulsive
Pronunciation
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Pronunciation
- IPA: /kəmˈpʌlsɪv/
compulsive
- Uncontrolled or reactive and irresistible.
- 1990, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990:
- Under this Act, the term "disability" shall not include—...(2) compulsive gambling, kleptomania, or pyromania; or...
- 1990, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990:
- Having power to compel; exercising or applying compulsion.
- Religion is […] inconsistent with all compulsive motives.
- German: zwanghaft
- Russian: неконтроли́руемый
- Spanish: compulsivo
compulsive (plural compulsives)
- One who exhibits compulsive behaviours.
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