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Meaning of anal
The primary meaning of the word "anal" refers to something related to or resembling the anus, or excessively concerned with detail.
Etymology of anal
The word "anal" has its roots in Latin "anal-", from "anus", referring to the anus, and has been used in English since the 17th century to describe something related to the anus
The term gained additional meanings in the 20th century, including being excessively concerned with detail, likely due to the influence of psychoanalytic theory
Synonyms
meticulous
thorough
precise
detailed
exact
methodical
systematic
scrupulous
conscientious
careful
diligent
rigorous
strict
demanding
fastidious
finicky
fussy
pedantic
perfectionistic
painstaking
thoroughgoing
exhaustive
comprehensive
minute
searching
probing
in-depth
intensive
thorough
exhaustive
analytical
diagnostic
exploratory
investigative
inquisitive
curious
inquiring
questioning
scrutinizing
searching
probing
in-depth
intensive
Definitions
- Relating to the anus
- * Excessively concerned with detail
- * Relating to or characterized by analysis
Usage Examples
- The doctor performed an anal examination to check for any abnormalities
- * The anal personality type is often characterized as being excessively perfectionistic and detail-oriented
- * The company's anal approach to quality control ensured that every product met the highest standards
Antonyms
vague
general
broad
loose
relaxed
casual
careless
sloppy
negligent
lax
lenient
indulgent
permissive
superficial
cursory
sketchy
rough
approximate
inexact
imprecise
haphazard
slipshod
lackadaisical
apathetic
unconcerned
uninterested
unfussy
unfastidious
undemanding
easygoing
laid-back