Anankastic

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪˈnænˈkeɪˈæzˈtɪk/

Anankastic (adjective)

  1. related to strong, uncontrollable urges or compulsions.

Examples

  • Her anankastic tendencies made her check the locks repeatedly.
  • Anankastic behavior often involves excessive attention to detail.

Common collocations: anankastic tendencies, anankastic personality, exhibit anankastic traits

Synonyms of Anankastic

Formal

Antonyms of Anankastic

  • describing actions done by choice