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obsessional

UK
/əˈsɛʃənl/
US
/əˈsɛʃənl/

Translations

obsessionaladjective
more obsessional
Comp.
most obsessional
Super.
UK
/əˈsɛʃənl/
US
/əˈsɛʃənl/
Her obsessional attention to detail made her an excellent editor.
Son attention obsessionnelle aux détails faisait d'elle une excellente rédactrice.
Synonyms
fixated
addictive
fanatical
preoccupying
compulsive
obsessionalnoun
obsessionals
pl
UK
/əbˈsɛʃənəl/
US
/əbˈsɛʃənəl/
Used countably to denote a person affected by obsessions (e.g. ‘an obsessional’).
obsessionnelPsychiatrie.
As an obsessional, he checked the door lock dozens of times each night.
En tant qu'obsessionnel, il vérifiait la serrure de la porte des dizaines de fois chaque nuit.
Synonyms
fixated person
addict
compulsive
zealot
maniac
fanatic
obsessive

Definitions

obsessionaladjective
Relating to or characterized by an obsession; having an excessive or compulsive concern with something.
Her obsessional attention to detail made her an excellent editor.
Psychiatry: Relating to or denoting a type of neurosis marked by recurrent intrusive thoughts or urges.
The patient displayed obsessional behaviours that interfered with daily life.
obsessionalnoun
A person who experiences persistent, intrusive thoughts or impulses; someone affected by obsession.
As an obsessional, he checked the door lock dozens of times each night.
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