The quality of being required or forced, leaving no room for choice or refusal.
From 'compulsory' + noun-forming suffix '-ness'. This abstract noun allows speakers to discuss the degree or nature of mandatory requirements as a general concept.
The compulsoriness of modern life has actually increased with technology—notifications, algorithms, and social media feeds create psychological compulsions that feel almost as binding as legal requirements.
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