ANIMA

anima

(noun) (Jungian psychology) the inner self (not the external persona) that is in touch with the unconscious

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

anima (plural animas)

(chiefly, philosophy) The soul or animating principle of a living thing, especially as contrasted with the animus. [from 10th c.]

(Jungian psychology) The inner self (not the external persona) of a person that is in touch with the unconscious as opposed to the persona. [from 20th c.]

(Jungian psychology) The unconscious feminine aspect of a person. [from 20th c.]

Anagrams

• -mania, Amina, Maina, Mania, amain, amnia, mania

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THEORETICAL

(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”


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