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What is the difference between obsessional and obsessive?

obsessional | obsessive | Related terms |

Obsessive is a related term of obsessional.



As adjectives the difference between obsessional and obsessive

is that obsessional is marked by obsession while obsessive is prone to cause obsession.

As a noun obsessive is

a person who is obsessed, who has an obsession.

obsessional

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Marked by obsession

    • obsessive

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Prone to cause obsession
    • ''The idea is too tempting, it's obsessive
  • Having one thought or pursuing one activity 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
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    • Synonyms

    * (Having one thought or pursuing one activity) unrelenting, unyielding, headstrong *

    Derived terms

    * obsessively

    Related terms

    * obsess * obsession * obsessional

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A person who is obsessed, who has an obsession