anaclitic

== English == === Etymology === From Ancient Greek ἀνάκλιτος (anáklitos, “for reclining”), from ἀνακλίνω (anaklínō). Originally in the phrase anaclitic type, translating Freud's term Anlehnungstypus. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ænəˈklɪtɪk/ === Adjective === anaclitic (not comparable) (psychoanalysis) Denoting a person whose choice of love-interest arises from the dependence of the libido on another instinct (e.g., hunger). Pertaining to an acute emotional dependence on another person or persons. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====