ambitendencies
|am-bi-ten-den-cies|
/ˌæmbɪˈtɛndənsiz/
(ambitendency)
conflicting impulses
Etymology
'ambitendency' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ambi-' meaning 'both' and 'tendency' from 'tendere' meaning 'to stretch or aim'.
'ambitendency' changed from the Latin word 'ambitendens' and eventually became the modern English word 'ambitendency'.
Initially, it meant 'having tendencies in both directions', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a psychological condition with opposing tendencies'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a psychological condition characterized by the presence of opposing tendencies or emotions.
The patient exhibited ambitendencies, feeling both love and hate towards the same person.
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Last updated: 2025/07/10 08:21