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adjective
- Of, relating to, situated near, or involving the anus
"an anal fin"
- Of, relating to, characterized by, or being the stage of psychosexual development which follows the oral stage see oral and during which the child is concerned especially with his or her feces
- Of, relating to, characterized by, or being personality traits (such as parsimony, meticulousness, and ill humor) considered typical of fixation at the anal stage of development anal-retentive
"an anal disposition"
abbreviation
- Analogy
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noun
- The psychological state or quality of being anal
adjective
- Exhibiting or typifying personality traits (such as frugality and obstinacy) held to be psychological consequences of toilet training
"Overextending psychic energy during the process of toilet training by holding back can result in fixating at the anal stage, creating an anal retentive personality as an adult. The anal retentive personality is characterized by the tendency to cope with conflicts later in life by demonstrating an extreme sense of cleanliness and orderliness, such as dusting furniture or waxing the car when troubled."
This clue was used on February 26, 2025.
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January 14, 2025