SINCE 1828
anaclitic
adjective
an·a·clit·ic
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Definition of anaclitic
: of, relating to, or characterized by the direction of love toward an object (such as the mother) that satisfies nonsexual needs (such as hunger)
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anaclitic
adjective
an·a·clit·ic
| \ an-ə-ˈklit-ik
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Medical Definition of anaclitic
: of, relating to, or characterized by the direction of love toward an object (as the mother) that satisfies nonsexual needs (as hunger)
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