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obsessive-compulsive

ob·ses·sive-com·pul·sive

obsessive-compulsive

 
pronunciation:
b se sihv km puhl sihv
parts of speech:
adjective, noun
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: of or relating to having unwanted and uncontrollable thoughts (obsessions), and engaging in repetitive and uncontrollable behaviors (compulsions).
definition 2: (informal) of or relating to a rigid, perfectionist personality.
 
part of speech: noun
definition: (informal) a person having such a personality.