Anaclisis

/ˌænəˈklaɪsɪs/ noun

Dependence or reliance upon something, particularly in philosophy or psychology; the state of leaning on or inclining toward.

From Greek anaklisis (leaning back), from ana- (back) plus klisis (leaning, from klinein 'to lean'). This psychological and philosophical term describes states of dependency.

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