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

Derived Forms

• anaclisis, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of anaclitic¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of anaclitic¹

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

Example Sentences

The individual's first choice of a sexual object is said to be of the 'anaclitic type' when it follows this path; that is, when he choses as his first sexual object the same person who has satisfied his early non-sexual needs.

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