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Definition of Anal retentive
1. Adjective. A stage in psychosexual development when the child's interest is concentrated on the anal region; fixation at this stage is said to result in orderliness, meanness, stubbornness, compulsiveness, etc..
Exact synonyms: Anal
Category relationships: Analysis, Depth Psychology, Psychoanalysis
Antonyms: Oral
Category relationships: Analysis, Depth Psychology, Psychoanalysis
Antonyms: Oral
Definition of Anal retentive
1. Adjective. alternative spelling of anal-retentive ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Anal Retentive
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