anal
[ eyn-l ]
/ ˈeɪn l /
adjective
of, pertaining to, involving, or near the anus.
Psychoanalysis.
- of or relating to the second stage of psychosexual development, during which gratification is derived from the retention or expulsion of feces.
- of or relating to an anal character.
- of or relating to gratification derived from stimulation of the anus.
OTHER WORDS FROM anal
a·nal·ly, adverb post·a·nal, adjective pre·a·nal, adjective sub·a·nal, adjectiveWords nearby anal
Definition for anal (2 of 2)
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British Dictionary definitions for anal
anal
/ (ˈeɪnəl) /
adjective
of, relating to, or near the anus
psychoanal
- relating to a stage of psychosexual development during which the child's interest is concentrated on the anal region and excremental functions
- designating personality traits in the adult, such as orderliness, meanness, stubbornness, etc, due to fixation at the anal stage of developmentCompare genital (def. 2), oral (def. 7), phallic (def. 2)
Derived forms of anal
anally, adverbWord Origin for anal
C18: from New Latin
ānālis; see
anus
Medical definitions for anal
anal
[ ā′nəl ]
adj.
Of, relating to, or near the anus.
Of or relating to the second stage of psychosexual development in psychoanalytic theory, during which gratification is derived from sensations associated with the anus.
Relating to or being personality traits that originated during toilet training and are distinguished as anal-expulsive or anal-retentive.
Scientific definitions for anal
anus
[ ā′nəs ]
The opening at the lower end of the digestive tract through which solid waste is excreted.