compulsiveness

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Definitions of compulsiveness word

adjective compulsiveness compelling; compulsory. 1
adjective compulsiveness 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 compulsiveness Psychology. a person whose behavior is governed by a compulsion. 1
noun compulsiveness The state of being compulsive. 1

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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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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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