compulsive

BrE /ˈkɒm.pjʊl.sɪv/ AmE /ˈkɑːmp.jəl.sɪv/

adjective en → es

1 ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOR [attributive / predicative] B2

relating to a strong desire or need to do something, often in spite of harmful consequences

compulsivo, adictivo

  • be compulsive about doing sth

Collocations compulsive behavior · compulsive shopping

  • She has a compulsive need to clean.

    Ella tiene una necesidad compulsiva de limpiar.

2 MANDATORY [attributive / predicative] B1

relating to something that must be done or followed, often by law or rule

obligatorio, necesario

  • be compulsive about doing sth

Collocations compulsory education · compulsory military service

  • Compulsive attendance is required at all meetings.

    Se requiere asistencia obligatoria en todas las reuniones.