an·a·cli·sis ( n  -kl  s s, -nkl-)n. Psychological dependence on others. [Greek anaklisis, a leaning back, from anakl nein, to lean on : ana-, on-; see ana- + klnein, to lean; see klei- in Indo-European roots.]an a·clitic (-kltk) adj. |
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| Noun | 1. | anaclisis - (psychoanalysis) relationship marked by strong dependence on others; especially a libidinal attachment to e.g. a parental figure depth psychology, psychoanalysis, analysis - a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud; "his physician recommended psychoanalysis" relationship - a state of connectedness between people (especially an emotional connection); "he didn't want his wife to know of the relationship" |
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