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obsessive-compulsive

ob·ses·sive-com·pul·sive
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh b-ses-iv kuh m-puhl-siv]
    • /əbˈsɛs ɪv kəmˈpʌl sɪv/
    • /əbˈses.ɪv kəmˈpʌl.sɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh b-ses-iv kuh m-puhl-siv]
    • /əbˈsɛs ɪv kəmˈpʌl sɪv/

Definitions of obsessive-compulsive word

  • adjective obsessive-compulsive of or relating to a personality style characterized by perfectionism, indecision, conscientiousness, concern with detail, rigidity, and inhibition. 1
  • adjective obsessive-compulsive Psychiatry. of or relating to a neurosis characterized by persistent intrusion of unwanted thoughts (obsessions) or the performance of actions, as repeated hand-washing, that one is unable to stop (compulsions). 1
  • noun obsessive-compulsive a person having such a personality style. 1
  • adjective obsessive-compulsive designating or of a mental disorder, esp. a neurosis, characterized by compulsive thoughts or actions, irresistible urges, etc., that are unwanted and uncontrollable and interfere with work, social activity, and personal relationships, and often appear as repeated, somewhat ritualistic performances of certain acts 0
  • noun obsessive-compulsive a person who is obsessive-compulsive 0
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Origin of obsessive-compulsive

First appearance:

before 1925
One of the 11% newest English words
First recorded in 1925-30

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obsessive-compulsive popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 74% 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.

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    a conviction that thinking is equivalent to doing, occurring in dreams, the thought patterns of children, and some types of mental disorders, especially obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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