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- [uh b-sesh-uh n]
- /əbˈsɛʃ ən/
- /əbˈses.ɪv/
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- [uh b-sesh-uh n]
- /əbˈsɛʃ ən/
Definitions of obsessional word
- noun obsessional the domination of one's thoughts or feelings by a persistent idea, image, desire, etc. 1
- noun obsessional the idea, image, desire, feeling, etc., itself. 1
- noun obsessional the state of being obsessed. 1
- noun obsessional the act of obsessing. 1
- noun obsessional Marked by obsession. 1
- abbreviation OBSESSIONAL obsessive 1
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Origin of obsessional
First appearance:
before 1505 One of the 26% oldest English words
1505-15; < Latin obsessiōn- (stem of obsessiō) blockade, siege, equivalent to obsess(us) (see obsess) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Obsessional
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preposition
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obsessional popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
obsessional usage trend in Literature
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adjective obsessional
- overenthusiastic — full of or characterized by enthusiasm; ardent: He seems very enthusiastic about his role in the play.
- overzealous — too zealous: overzealous for reform.
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