Definition of anaclitic in English:
anaclitic
adjectiveˌanəˈklɪtɪkˌanəˈklidik
Psychoanalysis Relating to or characterized by a strong emotional dependence on another or others.
Example sentencesExamples
- Out of this process, the breakdown of the anaclitic identification with the mother, the ego emerges.
- Men tended to utilize the anaclitic choice, Freud thought, and women tend toward the narcissistic.
- This comes in addition to other expressions that existed beforehand, such as anaclitic depression, thoughts and fears about death.
- In contrast, anaclitic patients are overly focused on relationship issues such as intimacy, trust, and sexuality.
- The anaclitic reaction was carried on in later adult life and was characterized by an inability to show love or emotions in their social relationships.
Origin
1920s: from Greek anaklitos 'for reclining', from anaklinein 'recline'.