obsessively
|ob-ses-sive-ly|
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/əbˈsɛsɪvli/
(obsessive)
fixated or compulsive
Etymology
Etymology Information
'obsessively' originates from the Latin word 'obsessus,' which is the past participle of 'obsidere,' meaning 'to besiege.'
Historical Evolution
'obsessus' transformed into the French word 'obséder,' and eventually became the modern English word 'obsess' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to besiege or occupy,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to preoccupy or dominate the mind.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that shows an excessive preoccupation with a particular idea or activity.
She checked her phone obsessively every few minutes.
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Last updated: 2025/05/19 01:38