noun
- excessive concern with order, cleanliness, and attention to detail; obsessive focus on rules and procedures
Usage: psychology; often considered outdated terminology
Examples
- His anality made him organize his books by both author and publication date.
- The manager’s anality created tension in the otherwise relaxed workplace.
- She recognized her own anality when she spent an hour arranging her desk supplies.
- The psychologist discussed how anality might manifest in adult behavior patterns.
- His anality extended to color-coding his calendar and filing system.
- The team found it difficult to work with someone whose anality slowed down every project.