I. ˈān ə l adjective
Etymology: an us + -al
1. : of, relating to, or situated near the anus
2.
a. : of, relating to, or characterized by the phase of psychosexual development following the oral stage and during which a child is largely concerned with the products of alimentation, and his parents with his toilet training
b. : of, relating to, or characterized by those personality traits that are believed to develop from overconcentration on this phase of maturation — see anal character
• anal·i·ty āˈnaləd.ē noun -es
• anal·ly - ə lē, - ə li adverb
II. noun
( -s )
: an anal structure (as an anal fin or plate)
III. abbreviation
1. analogous; analogy
2. analysis; analytic