n.
Pronunciation: - ' p ə l-siv
Function: adjective
Date: 1588
1 : having power to compel
2 : of, relating to, caused by, or suggestive of psychological compulsion or obsession < compulsive actions> <a compulsive gambler>
– com · pul · sive · ly adverb
– com · pul · sive · ness noun
– com · pul · siv · i · ty \ k ə m- ˌ p ə l- ' si-v ə -t ē , ˌ käm- \ noun