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compulsive

/kəm'pəlsɪv/ · kəmpəlsɪv

Compulsive has 3 syllables: com · pul · sive.

com
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pul
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sive
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adjective. Strongly motivated to succeed.

noun. A person with a compulsive disposition; someone who feels compelled to do certain things.

adjective. Caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion.

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