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ANACLITIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does anaclitic mean?
• ANACLITIC (adjective)
The adjective ANACLITIC has 1 sense:
1. of or related to relationships that are characterized by the strong dependence of one person on another
Familiarity information: ANACLITIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or related to relationships that are characterized by the strong dependence of one person on another
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
anaclisis ((psychoanalysis) relationship marked by strong dependence on others; especially a libidinal attachment to e.g. a parental figure)
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