ANACLITIC


Meaning of ANACLITIC in English

[ ˌanə'klɪtɪk ]

■ adjective Psychoanalysis relating to or characterized by a strong emotional dependence on another or others.

Origin

1920s: from Gk anaklitos 'for reclining'.

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