freudiano
Freudian
adjective freh-oo-DYAH-noh Rare
Origin: From the name Sigmund Freud + Italian suffix -iano
Usage Note
Freudiano refers to the theories of Sigmund Freud or to something characteristic of psychoanalytic thought. The phrase 'lapsus freudiano' (Freudian slip) is widely used in everyday Italian to describe an unintentional revealing remark or action.
Examples
"Quello è stato un classico lapsus freudiano."
Natural Translation
That was a classic Freudian slip.

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