Anal: meaning, definitions and examples

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anal

 

[ หˆeษช.nษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

anatomy term

The term 'anal' relates to the anus or the structure surrounding it. It is often used in medical contexts to describe conditions, procedures, or anatomy related to the anal region. This term can also extend to describe certain behaviors or preferences that are directly associated with this part of the body.

Synonyms

anus-related, perianal, rectal.

Examples of usage

  • anal fissures can be very painful
  • an anal exam is part of a physical check-up
  • anal sex is a topic of discussion in sexual education
Context #2 | Adjective

behavioral description

'Anal' is often used informally to describe someone who is excessively orderly, meticulous, or perfectionistic. This usage derives from the psychological concept of anal-retentiveness, which suggests that such traits stem from struggles during toilet training in childhood. People referred to as 'anal' may focus heavily on rules and details, sometimes to the annoyance of others.

Synonyms

fussy, meticulous, perfectionist.

Examples of usage

  • She's so anal about her workspace being tidy
  • His anal tendencies make it hard to enjoy spontaneous activities
  • Being anal can lead to stress in team projects

Translations

Translations of the word "anal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น anal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคฆเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช anal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ anal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฝะฐะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ analny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒŠใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท anal

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ anal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท anal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ญ๋ฌธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฑุฌูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ anรกlnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ anรกlny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‚›้—จ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ analni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ anal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝะฐะปัŒะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒœแƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ anal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ anal

Etymology

The word 'anal' comes from the Latin word 'analis,' which means 'of the anus.' This Latin term itself is derived from 'anus,' meaning 'ring' or 'circle,' which is a reference to the shape of the anatomical structure. The adoption of 'anal' into English occurred in the late 19th century, often in medical contexts. Over time, the term began to be used more broadly in psychological discussions related to personality traits, particularly those evident in obsessive-compulsive behaviors. Today's usage encompasses both anatomical and psychological meanings, reflecting the complexities and nuances present in human behavior and anatomy.

Word Frequency Rank

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