obsessive
UK/əb'sesɪv/US/әb'sesiv,ɔb-/
B2
Definitions
adj.
Thinking about something far too much; compulsive
强迫性的，过分着迷的
n.
A person who is obsessive
有强迫性倾向的人
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedob-against, toward, in the way of
+
-ivetending to, having the nature of
=obsessive
-ive adjective of obsess: tending to obsess. Common in 'obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).'
Root sit still carries 98 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
He has an obsessive need to keep everything tidy.
- 2.
Her obsessive checking of locks kept her up at night.