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compulsive vs workaholic

workaholic vs compulsive

compulsive and workaholic both are nouns.

compulsive is an adjective but workaholic is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compulsive Yes Yes No No
workaholic Yes No No No
As nouns, workaholic is a hyponym of compulsive; that is, workaholic is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than compulsive:
  • compulsive: a person with a compulsive disposition; someone who feels compelled to do certain things
  • workaholic: person with a compulsive need to work
Other hyponyms of compulsive include control freak, exhibitionist, flasher, perfectionist.
compulsive (noun) workaholic (noun)
a person with a compulsive disposition; someone who feels compelled to do certain things person with a compulsive need to work
compulsive (adjective) workaholic (adjective)
strongly motivated to succeed
caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion
Difference between compulsive and workaholic

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