anaclitic

an·a·clit·ic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [an-uh-klit-ik]
- /ˌæn əˈklɪt ɪk/
- /ˌanəklˈɪtɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-uh-klit-ik]
- /ˌæn əˈklɪt ɪk/

Definitions of anaclitic word

adjective anaclitic of or relating to relationships that are characterized by the strong dependence of one person on others or another 3
adjective anaclitic having the libido dependent upon another instinct 3
adjective anaclitic exhibiting or pertaining to anaclisis. 1
noun anaclitic (psychoanalysis) Denoting a person whose choice of love-interest arises from the dependence of the libido on another instinct (e.g. hunger). 1
adjective anaclitic Pertaining to an acute emotional dependence on another person or persons. 0

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Origin of anaclitic

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

1920-25; < Greek anáklit(os) for reclining (anakli- (see anaclisis) + -tos verbal adjective suffix) + -ic

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Parts of speech for Anaclitic

noun

adjective

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adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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anaclitic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

anaclitic usage trend in Literature

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