compulsive reading
phrase · Collocation / phrase C1
Plain meaning
reading that is so interesting you cannot stop
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam contexts, it means reading that is so interesting you cannot stop, usually in a more formal register.
In context
naturalThe discussion gave us a useful example of compulsive reading.
examPolicy makers must consider compulsive reading when evaluating long-term social and economic outcomes.
Common collocations
compulsive readinga clear example of compulsive readinguse compulsive reading appropriately
Watch out
Do not change the key word order in “compulsive reading”; collocations sound natural because the words travel together.