Obsessive vs Addictive - What's the difference?
obsessive | addictive |
Prone to cause obsession
Having one thought or pursuing one activity to the absolute or nearly absolute exclusion of all others.
Excessive, as results from obsession.
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Causing or tending to cause addiction; habit-forming.
Characterized by or susceptible to addiction.
As adjectives the difference between obsessive and addictive
is that obsessive is prone to cause obsession while addictive is causing or tending to cause addiction; habit-forming.As nouns the difference between obsessive and addictive
is that obsessive is a person who is obsessed, who has an obsession while addictive is a drug that causes an addiction.obsessive
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- ''The idea is too tempting, it's obsessive
- ''Hardcore fans' obsessive behavior may take over their lives
- ''A workaholic's obsessive zeal may lead to success or burnout
Synonyms
* (Having one thought or pursuing one activity) unrelenting, unyielding, headstrong *Derived terms
* obsessivelyaddictive
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- These are addictive drugs.
- He has an addictive personality.