Anal

/ˈeɪnəl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An individual with a strong focus on the anal-retentive personality traits.

He can be a bit of an anal when it comes to his schedule and organization.

A form of sexual activity involving the anus.

They decided to explore anal for the first time as part of their intimate life.

adjective

Relating to or situated near the anus.

The patient was diagnosed with an anal fissure.

Referring to a stage in psychosexual development characterized by the gratification derived from controlling bowel movements.

The therapist explained that his anal phase may influence his current behaviors.

Excessively orderly or meticulous; often used to describe someone who is overly concerned with details.

Her anal tendencies made her the perfect candidate for the organizing committee.

Derived from the Latin 'analis', pertaining to the anus.

anal retentive

A personality type characterized by orderliness and perfectionism.

anal sex

Sexual activity involving the anus.

anus

The opening at the end of the digestive tract.

rectum

The final straight portion of the large intestine.

Overly detail-oriented or perfectionistic.

He's so anal about his work that he checks every single detail.

Someone who is fussy or difficult to please.

Don't be so anal about the arrangement, it's just a party.