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anaclitic

[ an-uh-klit-ik ]

adjective

, Psychoanalysis.
  1. exhibiting or pertaining to anaclisis.

anaclitic

/ ˌænəˈklɪtɪk; ˌænəˈklaɪsɪs /

adjective

  1. psychoanal of or relating to relationships that are characterized by the strong dependence of one person on others or another

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Derived Forms

  • anaclisis, noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of anaclitic1

1920–25; < Greek anáklit ( os ) for reclining ( anakli- ( anaclisis ) + -tos verbal adjective suffix) + -ic

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Word History and Origins

Origin of anaclitic1

C20: from Greek anaklitos for leaning upon; see ana- , -cline

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