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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 Freud
Familiarity information: PSYCHOANALYTIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
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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