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- [kuh m-puhl-siv]
- /kəmˈpʌl sɪv/
- /kəmˈpʌl.sɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh m-puhl-siv]
- /kəmˈpʌl sɪv/
Definitions of compulsively word
- adjective compulsively compelling; compulsory. 1
- adjective compulsively Psychology. pertaining to, characterized by, or involving compulsion: a compulsive desire to cry. governed by an obsessive need to conform, be scrupulous, etc., coupled with an inability to express positive emotions. 1
- noun compulsively Psychology. a person whose behavior is governed by a compulsion. 1
- noun compulsively In a compulsive manner; obsessively. 1
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Origin of compulsively
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; obsolete compulse v. (< Latin compuls(us), past participle of compellere; see compulsion) + -ive
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Parts of speech for Compulsively
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
compulsively popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
compulsively usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for compulsively
adverb compulsively
- compellingly — in a way that demands attention and interest
- obsessive — being, pertaining to, or resembling an obsession: an obsessive fear of illness.
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