aphanisis
The disappearance of sexual desire, supposed to be the foundation of all neurosesThe disappearance of sexual desire, supposed to be the foundation of all neuroses.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)The disappearance of sexual desire, supposed to be the foundation of all neuroses.
(uncountable)The suppression of parts.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From Ancient Greek ἀφάνισις (aphánisis, “disappearance”). In the psychology sense, coinedFrom Ancient Greek ἀφάνισις (aphánisis, “disappearance”). In the psychology sense, coined by Ernest Jones in 1927.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable