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Word: Compulsivity

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Compulsivity is the trait of acting in a way that is driven by an irresistible urge or impulse, often without thinking about the consequences. When someone has compulsivity, they feel they must do something even if they don't really want to or know it's not a good idea.

Usage Instructions:
  • Basic Usage: You can use "compulsivity" to describe behaviors where someone feels they have to do something repeatedly.
  • Sentence Structure: It is often used in sentences like "His compulsivity about checking his phone makes it hard for him to focus."
Example:
  • "Her compulsivity to clean everything before guests arrive sometimes makes her stressed."
Advanced Usage:
  • In psychology, compulsivity is often discussed in relation to disorders like Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), where individuals have persistent thoughts (obsessions) and feel driven to perform certain behaviors (compulsions).
Word Variants:
  • Compulsive (adjective): Describing the behavior itself, e.g., "He has a compulsive need to eat sweets."
  • Compulsively (adverb): Describing the manner of the action, e.g., "She compulsively checks her email."
Different Meanings:
  • While "compulsivity" generally refers to a strong urge to act, it can also describe behaviors that are habitual or repetitive, even if they are not harmful.
Synonyms:
  • Impulsivity
  • Urgency
  • Compulsion
Idioms & Phrasal Verbs:
  • "In the grip of" - This phrase can describe someone who is under the influence of a strong compulsion. For example, "He was in the grip of his compulsivity about organizing his desk."
  • "Can't help oneself" - This idiom can describe being unable to stop doing something, e.g., "She can't help herself when it comes to buying new shoes."
Noun
  1. the trait of acting compulsively

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