anaclitic

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Synonyms: analytic, anaclitism, anaclisis, anaclastic, anacrotic, enclitic

Antonyms: analytic, anaclitism, anaclisis, anaclastic, anacrotic, enclitic

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Adjective

1. {{lb|en|psychoanalysis}} Denoting a person whose choice of love-interest arises from the dependence of the [[libido]] on another instinct (e.g., hunger). {{attention|en|This definition diverges from most others that opposite the anaclitic to the narcissistic and emphasise a choice of love-interest resembling one's parents, as opposed to oneself.}}
2. Pertaining to an acute emotional [[dependence]] on another person or persons.

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