anal-retentive
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.anal–re·ten·tive
adjective \ˈā-nəl-ri-ˈten-tiv\Definition of ANAL-RETENTIVE
: exhibiting or typifying personality traits (as frugality and obstinacy) held to be psychological consequences of toilet training
— anal–retentive noun
— anal–re·ten·tive·ness noun
See First Known Use of ANAL-RETENTIVE
1953
anal–re·ten·tive
adjective \ˈān-əl-ri-ˈten-tiv\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of ANAL–RETENTIVE
: characterized by personality traits (as frugality and obstinacy) held to be psychological sequelae of toilet training—compare anal 2b
—anal retentiveness noun
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