obsessive

/əbˈsɛs.ɪv/adj

Middle School

Prone to cause obsession.

Having one thought or pursuing one activity to the absolute or nearly absolute exclusion of all others.

Excessive, as results from obsession.

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Synonyms

headstrong unrelenting unyielding

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

aggressive expressive excessive recessive depressive impressive oppressive possessive regressive repressive

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

oad oak oar oas oat oba och oct oda odd

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

acm aer afl air aix any ary bec bed beg

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

bev blvd bova bove verb vrba brave adverb beaver behave

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