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PSYCHOANALYTIC

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does psychoanalytic mean? 

PSYCHOANALYTIC (adjective)
  The adjective PSYCHOANALYTIC has 1 sense:

1. of or relating to or incorporating the methods and theory of psychiatric treatment originated by Sigmund Freudplay

  Familiarity information: PSYCHOANALYTIC used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


PSYCHOANALYTIC (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to or incorporating the methods and theory of psychiatric treatment originated by Sigmund Freud

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Synonyms:

psychoanalytic; psychoanalytical

Context example:

psychoanalytic treatment

Pertainym:

psychoanalysis (a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud)

Derivation:

psychoanalysis (a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud)


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