English Explanatory Dictionary

obsessive

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Prone to cause obsession.
  2. Having one thought or pursuing one activity to the absolute or nearly absolute exclusion of all others.
  3. Excessive, as results from obsession.
noun
  1. A person who is obsessed, who has an obsession.

Pronunciation

/əbˈsɛs.ɪv/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-obsessive.wav

Word forms

obsessive more obsessive most obsessive obsessives

Etymology

From obsess + -ive.

Synonyms

unrelenting unyielding headstrong

Related words

obsess obsession obsessional

Derived words

antiobsessive nonobsessive obsessive-compulsive obsessive-compulsive disorder obsessive-compulsiveness obsessive-compulsive personality disorder obsessive compulsive spartanism obsessive-compulsivity obsessive love disorder obsessively obsessiveness schizo-obsessive disorder unobsessive
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