Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

freudian

Adjective

/ˈfrɔɪdiən/

Definition

Related to the ideas and theories of Sigmund Freud, especially those concerning the unconscious mind, sexual development, and the interpretation of dreams.

Examples

His freudian slip revealed his true thoughts about the situation.
Many modern therapies have roots in freudian concepts.
The book explores freudian themes of desire and repression.

Meaning

Describing anything that pertains to the psychoanalytic theories proposed by Sigmund Freud, particularly those involving the dynamics of the psyche, such as the id, ego, and superego.