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freudian

/ˈfrɔɪdiən/ /ˈfrɔɪdiən/

Meanings
adjective
Of or relating to Austrian neurologist Sigmund Freud's scientific theory and psychotherapy called psychoanalysis.

Examples :

"The student's constant need for attention seemed to have a Freudian basis, stemming from a difficult childhood relationship with his parents. "
theory mind philosophy human person medicine science soul

Related Words

Illustration unresolved

unresolved verb

/ˌʌn.rɪˈzɒlvd/ /ˌʌn.rɪˈzɑːlvd/

To undo a resolution.

"The committee unresolved its earlier decision to cut funding for the library. "

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unconscious noun

/ˌʌnˈkɒnʃəs/ /ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəs/

Unconscious mind

"Her unconscious held the key to understanding her recurring nightmares. "

Illustration susceptible

susceptible noun

/səˈsɛptɪbl̩/

A person who is vulnerable to being infected by a certain disease

"The susceptible in our class are getting the flu. "

Illustration discussing

discussing verb

/dɪsˈkʌsɪŋ/

To converse or debate concerning a particular topic.

"We are discussing the homework assignment in class. "

Illustration psychotherapy

psychotherapy noun

/ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛɹəpi/

The treatment of people diagnosed with mental and emotional disorders using dialogue and a variety of psychological techniques.

"After experiencing persistent anxiety, Sarah sought psychotherapy to help her manage her feelings. "

Illustration attention

attention noun

/əˈtɛn.ʃən/

Mental focus.

"Please direct your attention to the following words."

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influenced verb

/ˈɪn.flʊənst/ /ˈɪn.flu.ənst/

To have an effect on by using gentle or subtle action; to exert an influence upon; to modify, bias, or sway; to persuade or induce.

"I must admit that this book influenced my outlook on life."

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scientific adjective

/ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/

Of, or having to do with science.

"The scientific method is important in my school science class. "

Illustration psychoanalysis

psychoanalysis noun

/ˌsaɪkoʊənˈæləsɪs/ /ˌsaɪkəʊənˈæləsɪs/

A family of theories and methods within the field of psychotherapy that work to find connections among patients' unconscious mental processes

"The therapist used psychoanalysis to help Sarah understand the unconscious conflicts affecting her relationship with her family. "

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relationship noun

/ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/ /ɹɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

"My teacher has a good relationship with all her students. "

Illustration neurologist

neurologist noun

/nʊˈrɑlədʒɪst/ /njʊˈrɑlədʒɪst/

A doctor or scientist who practices or specializes in neurology.

"My grandfather, a neurologist, specializes in treating conditions affecting the nervous system. "

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difficult verb

/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

To make difficult; to impede; to perplex.

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "