obsessive.
Prone to cause obsession.
Meaning & usage
Prone to cause obsession.
The idea is too tempting, it's obsessive.
Having one thought or pursuing one activity (an obsession) to the absolute or nearly absolute exclusion of all others.
Hardcore fans' obsessive behavior may take over their lives.
Excessive, as results from obsession.
A workaholic's obsessive zeal may lead to success or burnout.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English obsess Proto-Indo-European *-wós Proto-Indo-European *-iHwósder. Latin -īvus Old French -ifbor. Middle English -yf English -ive English obsessive From obsess + -ive.
A person who is obsessed, who has an obsession.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English obsess Proto-Indo-European *-wós Proto-Indo-European *-iHwósder. Latin -īvus Old French -ifbor. Middle English -yf English -ive English obsessive From obsess + -ive.
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