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an⋅i⋅mus

  [an-uh-muhs]
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–noun
1. strong dislike or enmity; hostile attitude; animosity.
2. purpose; intention; animating spirit.
3. (in the psychology of C. G. Jung) the masculine principle, esp. as present in women (contrasted with anima ).
Origin:
1810–20; < L: mind, spirit, courage, passion, wrath; akin to anima
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an·i·mus   (ān'ə-məs)   
n.  

  1. An attitude that informs one's actions; disposition.

  2. A feeling of animosity; ill will. See Synonyms at enmity.

  3. In Jungian psychology, the masculine inner personality as present in women.


[Latin; see anə- in Indo-European roots.]
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Main Entry: an·i·mus
Pronunciation: 'a-n&-m&s
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin, mind, soul
: INTENT animus> —compare MENS REA
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Main Entry: an·i·mus
Pronunciation: 'an-&-m&s
Function: noun
: an inner masculine part of the female personality in the analyticpsychology of C. G. Jung —compare ANIMA 1
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animus an·i·mus (ān'ə-məs)
n.

  1. An animating or energizing spirit.

  2. Intention to do something; disposition.

  3. A spirit of active hostility; ill will.

  4. In Jungian psychology, the masculine inner personality as present in the unconscious of the female.

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Animus
["Constraint-Based Animation: The Implementation of Temporal Constraints in the Animus System", R. Duisberg, PhD Thesis U Washington 1986].
(1995-11-24)

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