Compulsive and Persistent

Compulsive adjective - Caused by or suggestive of an irresistible urge.

Persistent and compulsive are semantically related. in obsessive topic. In some cases you can use "Persistent" instead an adjective "Compulsive", when it comes to topics like inveterate.

Nearby Words: compulsion, compulsory, compulsively

Persistent adjective - Continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement.

Compulsive and persistent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Compulsive" instead an adjective "Persistent".

Nearby Words: persistence, persisting, persistently, persistency