ANACLITIC

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or related to relationships that are characterized by the strong dependence of one person on another

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

anaclisis ((psychoanalysis) relationship marked by strong dependence on others; especially a libidinal attachment to e.g. a parental figure)

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