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FREUDIAN

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

A person who follows the basic theories or practices of Sigmund Freud

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Hypernyms ("Freudian" is a kind of...):

follower (a person who accepts the leadership of another)

 II. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Of or relating to Sigmund Freud or his psychoanalytic ideas

Example:

Freudian theories

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

Freud (Austrian neurologist who originated psychoanalysis (1856-1939))

Derivation:

Freud (Austrian neurologist who originated psychoanalysis (1856-1939))

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