psychoanalytic criticism oed definition
psychoanalytical criticism. an approach to criticism or a critical technique that applies the principles, theories and practices of psychoanalysis to literature, both in the analysis of the work and of the author.See also Freudianism.n approach to criticism or a critical technique that applies the principles, theories and practices of psychoanalysis to literature, both in the analysis of the work and of the author. See also Freudianism.
Medical Definition of PSYCHOANALYTIC. : of, relating to, or employing psychoanalysis or its principles and techniques.â psyÂ·choÂ·anÂ·aÂ·lytÂ·iÂ·calÂ·ly \-ti-k(É-)lÄ\ adverb. See psychoanalytic defined for kids.edical Definition of PSYCHOANALYTIC. : of, relating to, or employing psychoanalysis or its principles and techniques.