Compulsion

Pronunciation: /kəmˈpʌlʃən/

Definitions of compulsion

noun the act of compelling; constraint; coercion

Example Sentences

A1 I feel a compulsion to check my phone constantly for notifications.

A2 She had a compulsion to rearrange her furniture every few months.

B1 His compulsion to always be right often caused conflicts with his friends.

B2 The compulsion to constantly compare herself to others was taking a toll on her mental health.

C1 The artist felt a compulsion to create, even when faced with criticism and rejection.

C2 Despite his success, he could not shake off the compulsion to constantly seek validation from others.

Examples of compulsion in a Sentence

formal The compulsion to always be productive can lead to burnout in the workplace.

informal I have this weird compulsion to always check my phone for notifications.

slang I can't resist the compulsion to binge-watch my favorite TV show.

figurative Her compulsion to seek validation from others ultimately left her feeling empty inside.

Grammatical Forms of compulsion

• past tense: compelled
• plural: compulsions
• comparative: more compelled
• superlative: most compelled
• present tense: compels
• future tense: will compel
• perfect tense: have compelled
• continuous tense: is compelling
• singular: compulsion
• positive degree: compulsion
• infinitive: to compel
• gerund: compelling
• participle: compelled

Origin and Evolution of compulsion

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'compulsion' originated from the Latin word 'compulsio', which means a driving force or constraint.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'compulsion' has retained its original meaning of a strong urge or force driving someone to do something, but it has also come to be associated with a sense of being compelled or forced to act against one's will.