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Exam: TOEFL

compulsion

IPA: /kəmˈpʌlʃən/

KK: /kəmˈpʌlʃən/

noun

Definition: A strong urge or impulse to do something, often against one's will or better judgment.

Example: He felt a compulsion to check his phone every few minutes.

compulsive

IPA: /kəmˈpʌlsɪv/

KK: /kəmˈpʌlsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a strong, often uncontrollable urge to do something, usually because of a psychological condition.

Example: He has a compulsive need to check his phone every few minutes.

noun

Definition: A person who feels a strong urge to do something repeatedly, often against their own will.

Example: He is a compulsive shopper, always buying things he doesn't need.

compulsively

IPA: /kəmˈpʌlsɪvli/

KK: /kəmˈpʌlsɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a strong, uncontrollable urge to do something repeatedly or obsessively.

Example: She compulsively checks her phone for messages, even when she knows there are none.

compulsiveness

IPA: /kəmˈpʌl.sɪv.nəs/

KK: /kəmˈpʌl.sɪv.nəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of having strong, uncontrollable urges to do something repeatedly, often against one's will.

Example: Her compulsiveness made it difficult for her to relax and enjoy her free time.

compulsivity

IPA: /kəmˈpʌl.sɪ.vɪ.ti/

KK: /kəmˈpʌl.sɪv.ɪ.ti/

noun

Definition: The quality of behaving in a way that is driven by an irresistible urge, often leading to repetitive actions or behaviors.

Example: Her compulsivity made it difficult for her to resist checking her phone repeatedly throughout the day.

compulsorily

IPA: /kəmˈpʌlsərɪli/

KK: /kəmˈpʌlsərɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is required or mandatory, not optional.

Example: Students must attend the training sessions compulsorily to complete the course.

compulsory

IPA: /kəmˈpʌlsəri/

KK: /kəmˈpʌlsəri/

adjective

Definition: Something that is required or mandatory and must be done.

Example: In many countries, education is compulsory for children until a certain age.

noun

Definition: A required element in a competition, such as a specific dive or figure that all participants must perform.

Example: In the gymnastics competition, the compulsory routines were judged strictly by the panel.

compunction

IPA: /kəmˈpʌŋkʃən/

KK: /kəmˈpʌŋkʃən/

noun

Definition: A feeling of guilt or regret that arises when someone thinks about doing something wrong or has done something wrong.

Example: She felt a deep sense of compunction after lying to her friend.

computability

IPA: /kəmˈpjuːtəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /kəmˈpjuːtəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being able to be calculated or solved using a computer or algorithm.

Example: The computability of certain mathematical problems can be determined using algorithms.

computable

IPA: /kəmˈpjuːtəbl/

KK: /kəmˈpjuːtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be calculated or determined using a method or process, often in mathematics or computer science.

Example: The results of the experiment are computable using the provided formulas.

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