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oedipal

/ˈɛdɪpəl/
Main Example

He studied the oedipal themes in the play.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Adjective (adj.)

Relating to a complex of emotions and desires associated with a child's feelings towards their opposite-sex parent.

Other Example

The film explores oedipal relationships between the characters.

In her analysis, she highlighted the oedipal dynamics present in the story.

The psychologist discussed the oedipal conflicts that arise during adolescence.

Synonyms

oedipal complex

oedipal conflict

oedipal themes

Synonyms

parental attachment

familial desire

psychosexual development

oedipal

/ˈɛdɪpəl/
Main Example

The therapist discussed the oedipal in his analysis.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A reference to the Oedipus complex, which describes a child's feelings of desire for their opposite-sex parent and jealousy toward their same-sex parent.

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