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envy /en·vy/ (en´ve) a desire to have another´s possessions or qualities for oneself. penis envy (en´ve) the concept that the female envies the male his possession of a penis or, more generally, any of his characteristics. penis envy, literally, female envy of the male penis, but generally a female wish for male attributes, position, and advantages. It is believed by some psychologists to be a significant factor in female personality development. Compare castration anxiety. penis envy Psychiatry The unconscious desire by ♀ to have a penis which, per psychoanalysts, corresponds to an unresolved castration complex. Cf Oedipus complex. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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