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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

compulsive

/kɒmplʌsɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does compulsive mean?

adjective

Having a strong, often uncontrolled desire to do something repeatedly; unable to stop doing something because of this desire.

Example

"She had a compulsive habit of checking her phone every few minutes."

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