| primacy | The state of being primary, or foremost in rank or importance. Origin: see primary Genital primacy, in psychoanalysis, the primary characteristic of the genital phase of psychosexual development, i.e., the libido becomes preponderantly concentrated in the penis. Oral primacy, in psychoanalysis, the primary characteristic of the oral phase of psychosexual development, i.e., the libido is concentrated mainly in the oral zone. (05 Mar 2000) |
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