anality

noun

anal·i·ty ā-ˈna-lə-tē

plural analities

: the psychological state or quality of being anal

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anal entry 1 + -ity

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1934, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of anality was in 1934

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anality

noun

anal·i·ty ā-ˈnal-ət-ē

plural analities

: an anal psychological state, stage, or quality

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