psychoanalysis

CEFRC1

/sˌaɪkoʊəˈnæləsəs/

noun

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  1. 01

    noun

    A method of treating mental problems by exploring unconscious thoughts and feelings.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

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

Examples

  • Psychoanalysis is more a passion than a science.

  • At times Claudia thought about psychoanalysis.

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Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

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2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
4

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In context

  • Psychoanalysis has sprung many surprises on us, performed more than one volte face before our indignant eyes.

  • To be sure, this much I may presume you do know, namely, that psychoanalysis is a method of treating nervous patients medically.

  • Psychoanalysis, the modern science of reading dreams, has taught us to take heed of these unsubstantial images. Also it has found a way to let them do their work.

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Origin

noun

From international scientific vocabulary, after German Psychoanalyse. By surface analysis, psycho- + analysis.