anaclitic
[ an-uh-klit-ik ]
/ ˌæn əˈklɪt ɪk /
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adjective Psychoanalysis.
exhibiting or pertaining to anaclisis.
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Words nearby anaclitic
anaclasis, anaclastic, Anacletus, anaclinal, anaclisis, anaclitic, anaclitic depression, anacoenosis, anacoluthia, anacoluthon, anaconda
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British Dictionary definitions for anaclitic
anaclitic
/ (ˌænəˈklɪtɪk) /
adjective
psychoanal of or relating to relationships that are characterized by the strong dependence of one person on others or another
Derived forms of anaclitic
anaclisis (ˌænəˈklaɪsɪs), nounWord Origin for anaclitic
C20: from Greek anaklitos for leaning upon; see ana-, -cline
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Medical definitions for anaclitic
anaclitic
[ ăn′ə-klĭt′ĭk ]
adj.
Having a physical and emotional dependence on another person, especially relating to the dependence of an infant on a mother or surrogate mother.
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