noun
psychoanalysis
noun
1
A therapy method, originated by Freud, that explores unconscious thoughts and childhood experiences to explain behavior.
"He spent years in psychoanalysis working through unresolved childhood memories."
How to Use Psychoanalysis
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA form of therapy that digs into someone's unconscious mind, dreams, and past to explain their present behavior.
Common pairings
undergo psychoanalysis
Freudian psychoanalysis
Word Forms
psychoanalyses plural
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “psychoanalysis”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
He spent years in _____ working through unresolved childhood memories.
Etymology
Adapted from German Psychoanalyse; built from psycho- + analysis.