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anal-retentive

2 entries found.
  1. anal-retentive (adjective)
  2. anal retentive (noun)

Main Entry: anal–re·ten·tive
Pronunciation: \ˈān-əl-ri-ˈten-tiv\
Function: adjective
: characterized by personality traits (as frugality and obstinacy) held to be psychological sequelae of toilet training—compare anal 2b
—anal retentiveness noun

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