sigmund freud
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Sigmund Freud: The name of an Austrian neurologist who is recognized as the founder of psychoanalysis, a clinical method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst. He lived from 1856 to 1939.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- Sigmund Freud developed theories about the unconscious mind.
- The works of Sigmund Freud have been profoundly influential in psychology.
- Many modern therapists study the techniques pioneered by Sigmund Freud.
Advanced Usage
- Freudian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the theories of Sigmund Freud.
- She offered a Freudian interpretation of the dream, focusing on symbols of repressed desire.
- Freudian slip (n): An unintentional error in speech or memory that is thought to reveal an unconscious thought or feeling.
- Calling his new partner by his ex-wife's name was a classic Freudian slip.
Variants and Related Words
- Freudian (adj): Of or relating to Sigmund Freud or his psychoanalytic theories.
- Psychoanalysis (n): The therapeutic technique and theoretical system established by Sigmund Freud.
- Id, Ego, Superego (n): Key components of Freud's structural model of the psyche.
Synonyms
- Founder of psychoanalysis: A descriptive synonym highlighting his primary contribution.
- The father of psychoanalysis: A common metaphorical synonym.
Related Phrases
- Freudian theory: The body of work and concepts developed by Sigmund Freud.
- Freudian theory emphasizes the role of childhood experiences.
- Freudian psychology: The school of psychological thought based on Freud's ideas.
Noun
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Austrian neurologist who originated psychoanalysis (1856-1939)
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