Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
id
noun
/ɪd/
Definition
The id is a part of the mind in psychoanalytic theory that contains our most basic instincts and desires.
Examples
- The id is responsible for our primal urges.
- The therapist explained how the id influences our unconscious decisions.
- She noticed that when her id was in control, she often made impulsive choices.
Meaning
In psychology, the id is the instinctual part of our personality that seeks immediate gratification and is concerned with basic needs and desires.
Synonyms
- instinct
- drive
- impulse
