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Obsessive

/əbˈsɛsɪv/adjective / noun
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Obsessive refers to a persistent and uncontrollable fixation on an idea, object, or activity that dominates one's thoughts and behaviors, often leading to distress or interference in daily life. In contemporary contexts, it's commonly associated with psychological conditions like OCD, but can also describe intense passions in non-clinical settings, such as a collector's all-consuming hobby.

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