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freudian /freud·i·an/ (froi´de-in)

1. pertaining to Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis, or his psychological theories and method of psychotherapy (psychoanalytic theory and technique).

2. an adherent or user of freudian theory or methods.

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Freud·i·an (froid-n)

adj.

Relating to or being in accordance with the psychoanalytic theories of Sigmund Freud.

n.

An individual who accepts the tenets of psychoanalytic theories of Sigmund Freud, especially a psychiatrist who applies Freudian theory and method in conducting psychotherapy.

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freudian

[froi′dē·ən]

Etymology: Sigmund Freud

1  adj, pertaining to Sigmund Freud; his theories and doctrines, which stress the formative years of childhood as the basis for later psychoneurotic disorders, primarily through the unconscious repression of instinctual drives and sexual desires; and his system of psychoanalysis, based on free association and dream analysis, for treating such disturbances.

2  adj, pertaining to anything that is easily interpreted according to the theories of Freud or in psychoanalytic terms.

3  adj, pertaining to the school of psychiatry based on Freud's teachings.

4  n, one who adheres to Freud's school of psychiatry. See also psychoanalysis.