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anally

 

[ หˆรฆn.ษ™.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

colloquial use

The term 'anally' is derived from the word 'anal' and it generally refers to something related to or concerning the anus. In colloquial usage, it can also imply being overly meticulous or strict about details. It often appears in contexts where someone is described as being excessively careful or detail-oriented, sometimes to a fault. This usage can be humorous or derogatory, depending on the context.

Synonyms

fastidiously, meticulously, scrupulously.

Examples of usage

  • He arranged the files anally on his desk.
  • She approached the project anally, ensuring every detail was perfect.
  • He was so anally retentive about his schedule.

Translations

Translations of the word "anally" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น anualmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช anal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ anal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฝะฐะปัŒะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ analnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒŠใƒซใง

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท anally

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ anรกl

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท anal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ญ๋ฌธ์œผ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฑุฌูŠู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ anรกlnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ anรกlne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‚›้—จๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ analno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ anal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝะฐะปัŒะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒœแƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ anal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ analmente

Etymology

The word 'anally' originates from the adjective 'anal', which comes from the Latin word 'analis', meaning 'of or relating to the anus'. The term has evolved in English to not only describe anatomical references but also to imply a psychological term, 'anal retentive', which was popularized by psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud in his theories of psychosexual development. In modern usage, 'anally' can also convey an obsessive attention to detail and has found its way into colloquial language, especially in informal conversations. The shift in meaning has made it a versatile term in the context of both physical and psychological characteristics.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,115, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.