compensation neurosis
com·pen·sa·tion neu·ro·sis
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kom-puh n-sey-shuh n noo-roh-sis, nyoo-]
- /ˌkɒm pənˈseɪ ʃən nʊˈroʊ sɪs, nyʊ-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kom-puh n-sey-shuh n noo-roh-sis, nyoo-]
- /ˌkɒm pənˈseɪ ʃən nʊˈroʊ sɪs, nyʊ-/
Definition of compensation neurosis words
- noun compensation neurosis an unconscious attempt to retain physical or psychological symptoms of illness when some advantage may be obtained (distinguished from malingering). 1
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Origin of compensation neurosis
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
First recorded in 1920-25
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Parts of speech for Compensation neurosis
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compensation neurosis popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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