0
Cho7712 Posted 13 years ago
Vocabulary
defusion
The word 'defusion' is defined as follows;
"a reversal of the fusion between instincts that accompanies maturity or a reversal of the fusion between instincts that accompanies maturity"
What is meant by this definition? I cannot imagine what situation would be described.
"a reversal of the fusion between instincts that accompanies maturity or a reversal of the fusion between instincts that accompanies maturity"
What is meant by this definition? I cannot imagine what situation would be described.
Top answer
com/defusion , it is a term in psychoanalysis and means: separation of the life instinct from the death instinct, a process often accompanying maturity In other words, when one is young one's "life instinct" and "death instinct" are supposed to be fused, and as one matures they are supposed to separate. A lot of psychoanalysis is mumbo-jumbo, so this may be also.
- com/defusion , it is a term in psychoanalysis and means: separation of the life instinct from the death instinct, a process often accompanying maturity In other words, when one is young one's "life instinct" and "death instinct" are supposed to be fused, and as one matures they are supposed to separate.
- A lot of psychoanalysis is mumbo-jumbo, so this may be also.
Get the Weekly English Kit 📬
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.
7 Answers
0
According to http://dictionary.infoplease.com/defusion , it is a term in psychoanalysis and means:
separation of the life instinct from the death instinct, a process often accompanying maturity
In other words, when one is young one's "life instinct" and "death instinct" are supposed to b
separation of the life instinct from the death instinct, a process often accompanying maturity
In other words, when one is young one's "life instinct" and "death instinct" are supposed to b
00
Thank you for the answer.
So this is rarely used in everyday use of English. I'd better not have my mind set on finding out the meaning of this word.
So this is rarely used in everyday use of English. I'd better not have my mind set on finding out the meaning of this word.
00
cho7712So this is rarely used in everyday use of English.No, it is a very specialised word (in this sense) and most people would not know it.
Where did you see the word? In fact, it seems to be used more often to refer to the process of defusing a bomb, though I'm not sure it's 100% standard English in that meaning.
00
I just saw this word in the web- English dictionary.
'Defusing a bomb or mine' is also exemplified under the meaning of what you said in your post.
'Defusing a bomb or mine' is also exemplified under the meaning of what you said in your post.
00
Hi
In the UK, it most usually means to take the fuse out of a bomb in order to stop it exploding
As GPY says, it also has a specialised meaning in psychotherapy - particularly in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
If you you used to be bullied in the park then, even when you are much older, you may not feel happy walking in the park. But it is possible to separate
In the UK, it most usually means to take the fuse out of a bomb in order to stop it exploding
As GPY says, it also has a specialised meaning in psychotherapy - particularly in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
If you you used to be bullied in the park then, even when you are much older, you may not feel happy walking in the park. But it is possible to separate
00
dave_anonAs GPY says, it also has a specialised meaning in psychotherapy - particularly in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)If you you used to be bullied in the park then, even when you are much older, you may not feel happy walking in the park. But it is possible to separate the two things: 'I can walk in the park and not be bullied'. That means that you have taken
00
Hi
I wasn't contradicting - I expect the word is used whenever two instincts, thoughts or emotions are separated
Interesting word but, as you say, not something you'd hear every day
Dave
I wasn't contradicting - I expect the word is used whenever two instincts, thoughts or emotions are separated
Interesting word but, as you say, not something you'd hear every day
Dave
0
Related Questions