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Definition of psychoanalysis

psychoanalysis

/ˌsaɪ.koʊ.əˈnæl.ə.sɪs/
psy · cho · a · nal · y · sis
Adverb:psychoanalytically
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Plural:psychoanalyses
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Adjective:psychoanalytic
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psychoanalysis Lexical Profile

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A system of psychological theory and therapy founded by Sigmund Freud that aims to treat mental disorders by investigating the interaction of conscious and unconscious elements in the mind, using techniques such as dream interpretation and free association.

Example

"She underwent years of psychoanalysis to uncover the unconscious roots of her recurring anxiety."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in French as 'psychanalyse' in 1896 by Austrian neurologist Sigmund Freud, combining the Greek roots 'psyche' (soul or mind) and 'analysis' (a loosening or breaking up into constituent parts).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Psychoanalysis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/psychoanalysis
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