Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

anaclisis

/ˌænəˈklaɪsɪs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: ana-cli-sis
IPA: /ˌænəˈklaɪsɪs/

11

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The choice of an object of libidinal attachment on the basis of a resemblance to early childhood protective and parental figures.

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀνάκλισις (anáklisis), intended as a calque of German Anlehnung.

Origin

Source language: Ancient Greek

Word Breakdown

Root: ἀνάκλισις

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /ˌænəˈklaɪsɪs/

Inflected Forms

anaclises (plural)

Synonyms

anaclitism

Questions

How do you pronounce anaclisis?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌænəˈklaɪsɪs/.
What does anaclisis mean?: The choice of an object of libidinal attachment on the basis of a resemblance to early childhood protective and parental figures.
Where does anaclisis come from?: It is traced to Ancient Greek.

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