relating to the anus; obsessively orderly or detailed
Latin anus 'ring' + -al suffix
Anatomical term with psychological extension
Freudian psychology pathologized meticulous behavior as 'anal-retentive' in women, medicalizing personality traits stereotyped as feminine over-control.
Use 'meticulous,' 'precise,' or 'thorough' when describing carefulness; avoid the clinical pathology framing unless discussing actual psychology.
["meticulous","precise","thorough","detail-oriented"]
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