Definition

A person who is receiving psychological treatment through analysis of their thoughts and feelings.

Example

The analysand shared their dreams and fears during the therapy sessions.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about what it means to be an analysand?

I guess it’s someone who is exploring their thoughts and feelings, right?

Exactly! It can be quite a deep experience for the analysand.

For sure, I think it takes a lot of courage to delve into those issues.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Analysand is formed from "analysis" (from Greek "analusis", meaning a breaking up or loosening) and the suffix "-and" (indicating a person who performs an action). The word refers to a person who is the subject of analysis, particularly in a psychological context.

Memory Tip

Think of someone being 'broken down' ('analusis') for understanding — that's why an analysand is a person being analyzed.

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