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a·nal-re·ten·tive
 anal-retentive
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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
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adjective |
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in psychoanalysis, having or showing unusual obstinacy, frugality, or an excessive concern with trivial details that supposedly results from conflict over toilet training in childhood.
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noun |
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a person who shows unusual obstinacy or frugality, or an excessive concern for trivial details.
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