anaclitic

English - Turkish

Definition of anaclitic in English Turkish dictionary

Related Terms

anaclitic object choice

(Pisikoloji, Ruhbilim) anaklitik nesne seçimi

English - English

Definition of anaclitic in English English dictionary

Pertaining to an acute emotional dependence on another person or persons

Denoting a person whose choice of love-interest arises from the dependence of the libido on another instinct (e.g. hunger)

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

{s} pertaining to anaclisis (tendency to choose a mate who resembles a parent)

Related Terms

anaclitic depression

severe and progressive depression in infants who lose their mother and do not get a suitable substitute

Hyphenation

an·a·cli·tic

Etymology

() From Ancient Greek ἀνάκλιτος (“for reclining”), from ἀνακλίνω. Originally in the phrase anaclitic type, translating Freud's term Anlehnungstypus.