anacleticum
|an-a-cle-ti-cum|
C2
/ˌænəˈklɛtɪkəm/
dependency-based attachment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anacleticum' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anaklētikos,' where 'ana-' meant 'up' and 'klētikos' meant 'to call or summon.'
Historical Evolution
'anaklētikos' transformed into the Latin word 'anacleticus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anacleticum.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to call or summon up,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'dependency-based attachment.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a term used in psychoanalysis to describe a type of relationship or attachment that is based on dependency or neediness.
The therapist discussed the patient's anacleticum tendencies in relationships.
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Last updated: 2025/07/26 04:36