Associations to the word «Anaclitic»

Wiktionary

ANACLITIC, adjective. (psychoanalysis) Denoting a person whose choice of love-interest arises from the dependence of the libido on another instinct (e.g. hunger).
ANACLITIC, adjective. Pertaining to an acute emotional dependence on another person or persons.

Dictionary definition

ANACLITIC, adjective. Of or related to relationships that are characterized by the strong dependence of one person on another.

Wise words

Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life - in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions all of a color.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca