anaclisis

(ănˌə-klīˈsĭs, ə-năkˈlĭ-)

noun
Psychological dependence on others.

Origin:

Origin: Greek anaklisis, a leaning back

Origin: , from anaklīnein, to lean on

Origin: : ana-, on-; see ana-

Origin: + klīnein, to lean; see klei- in Indo-European roots

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Related Forms:

  • anˌa·clitˈic (-klĭtˈĭk) adjective

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