anal

• Den After betreffend. In der Psychologie bezeichnet es einen Persönlichkeitstyp, der durch Ordnungsliebe, Sparsamkeit, Eigensinn und Perfektionismus gekennzeichnet ist.

Relating to the anus; also used in psychology to describe a personality type characterized by orderliness, stubbornness, and perfectionism.

1. Relating to the anusB2formalmedical

   Of or pertaining to the anus, the opening at the end of the digestive tract.

   anal

   • The doctor performed an anal examination.
   • Anal fissures can be quite painful.
   • The medication is administered via anal suppository.

2. Psychosexual stageC1formalscientific

   Relating to the second stage of psychosexual development in Freudian theory, where the child's focus is on the anal region; fixation at this stage is thought to lead to traits like orderliness, stubbornness, and compulsiveness.

   Anale Phase

   • Freud's theory describes the anal stage of development.
   • Some psychologists link anal retentiveness to perfectionism.
   • The concept of the anal stage is a key part of psychoanalytic theory.