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Freudian

Syllabification: (Freud·i·an)
Pronunciation: /ˈfroidēən/

Psychology
Definition of Freudian

adjective

  • relating to or influenced by Sigmund Freud and his methods of psychoanalysis, especially with reference to the importance of sexuality in human behavior.
  • susceptible to analysis in terms of unconscious desires:he wasn’t sure whether his passion for water power had some deep Freudian significance

noun

  • a follower of Freud or his methods.

Derivatives

Freudianism

Pronunciation: /-ˌnizəm/

noun

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