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anaclitic

a. 1 (context psychoanalysis English) Denoting a person whose choice of love-interest arises from the dependence of the libido on another instinct (e.g. hunger). 2 Pertaining to an acute emotional dependence on another person or persons.

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anaclitic

adj. of or related to relationships that are characterized by the strong dependence of one person on another

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Usage examples of "anaclitic".

Defining yourself in opposition to something is still being anaclitic on that thing, isn't it?