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anaclitic

Syllabification: (an·a·clit·ic)
Pronunciation: /ˌanəˈklitik/

Definition of anaclitic

adjective

Psychoanalysis
  • relating to or characterized by a strong emotional dependence on another or others:anaclitic depression

Origin:

1920s: from Greek anaklitos 'for reclining', from anaklinein 'recline'

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