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compulsion vs compulsive

compulsive vs compulsion

compulsion and compulsive both are nouns.

compulsion is not an adjective while compulsive is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compulsion Yes No No No
compulsive Yes Yes No No
compulsion (noun) compulsive (noun)
using force to cause something to occur a person with a compulsive disposition; someone who feels compelled to do certain things
an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will
an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid
compulsion (adjective) compulsive (adjective)
strongly motivated to succeed
caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion
Difference between compulsion and compulsive

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