As adjectives the difference between obsessive and possessive
is that
obsessive is prone to cause obsession while
possessive is of or pertaining to ownership or possession.
As nouns the difference between obsessive and possessive
is that
obsessive is a person who is obsessed, who has an obsession while
possessive is (grammar) the possessive case.
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
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Derived terms
* obsessively
Related terms
* obsess
* obsession
* obsessional
Noun
( en noun)
A person who is obsessed, who has an obsession
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possessive Adjective
( en adjective)
Of or pertaining to ownership or possession.
(grammar) Indicating ownership, possession, origin, etc.
Unwilling to yield possession of.
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Noun
(grammar) The possessive case.
(grammar) A word used to indicate the possessive case.
See also
* possessive pronoun
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