OBSESSIVE

obsessional, obsessive

(adjective) characterized by or constituting an obsession; “the obsessional character of his response”; “obsessive gambling”

obsessive

(noun) a person who has obsessions

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

obsessive (comparative more obsessive, superlative most obsessive)

Prone to cause obsession.

Having one thought or pursuing one activity to the absolute or nearly absolute exclusion of all others.

Excessive, as results from obsession.

Synonyms

• (having one thought or pursuing one activity): unrelenting, unyielding, headstrong

Noun

obsessive (plural obsessives)

A person who is obsessed, who has an obsession.

Source: Wiktionary



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