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PSYCHOANALYTICAL
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I. (adjective)
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Meaning:
Of or relating to or incorporating the methods and theory of psychiatric treatment originated by Sigmund Freud
Example:
psychoanalytic treatment
Synonyms:
psychoanalytic; psychoanalytical
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
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)