compulsive Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a person with a compulsive disposition; someone who feels compelled to do certain things
  2. adjective satellite caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion
    • compulsive drinking
  3. adjective satellite strongly motivated to succeed
    driven; determined.

WordNet


Com*pul"sive adjective
Definitions
  1. Having power to compel; exercising or applying compulsion.
    Religion is . . . inconsistent with all compulsive motives. Sharp.

Webster 1913