Definition

A psychological condition characterized by excessive orderliness, perfectionism, and a need for control, often associated with the anal stage of development in psychoanalysis.

Example

His anality made him very meticulous about organizing his workspace.

Conversation

I read an article about how being too anality can affect relationships.

Really? I never thought about it that way.

Yeah, it mentioned that some people struggle with being overly critical.

That makes sense; balance is key in any relationship.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'anality' is derived from 'anal' (from Latin 'analis', meaning pertaining to the anus) and the suffix '-ity' (meaning the state or condition of). Therefore, 'anality' refers to the state or condition related to the anus.

Memory Tip

Think of 'anal' which relates to the anus, and remember that '-ity' indicates a state or condition. This helps you remember that 'anality' refers to the condition related to the anus.

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