Hypernym

noun

the treatment of mental or emotional problems by psychological means

Pertainym (pertains to noun)

psychoanalytical 1

adjective

of or relating to or incorporating the methods and theory of psychiatric treatment originated by Sigmund Freud

psychoanalytic 1

adjective

of or relating to or incorporating the methods and theory of psychiatric treatment originated by Sigmund Freud

psychoanalysis 1

noundomain: activity

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud

Examples

1.his physician recommended psychoanalysis

Synonyms

analysis 6
a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud
depth psychology 1
a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud

Derivationally related form

psychoanalytical 1

adjective

of or relating to or incorporating the methods and theory of psychiatric treatment originated by Sigmund Freud

psychoanalytic 1

adjective

of or relating to or incorporating the methods and theory of psychiatric treatment originated by Sigmund Freud

Hyponym

hypnoanalysis 1

noun

the use of hypnosis in conjunction with psychoanalysis

Member_of_this_domain_-_TOPIC

anal 2

adjective

a stage in psychosexual development when the child's interest is concentrated on the anal region; fixation at this stage is said to result in orderliness, meanness, stubbornness, compulsiveness, etc.

oral 4

adjective

a stage in psychosexual development when the child's interest is concentrated in the mouth; fixation at this stage is said to result in dependence, selfishness, and aggression

cathectic 1

adjective

of or relating to cathexis

catharsis 1

noun

(psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions

anal personality 1

noun

(psychoanalysis) a personality characterized by meticulous neatness and suspicion and reserve; said to be formed in early childhood by fixation during the anal stage of development (usually as a consequence of toilet training)