noun
transference
TRANSFRNS
Transference (noun) means the act of moving something from one place, person, or situation to another. Example: “The transference of power happened peacefully.”
noun
1
The act of moving something from one place, person, or situation to another.
"The transference of power happened peacefully."
2
(psychology) The unconscious redirecting of feelings from one person, often a parent, onto another, such as a therapist.
"The therapist recognised signs of transference in her client's behaviour."
How to use transference
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMoving something across, or, in psychology, shifting old feelings onto a new person.
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What does “transference” mean?
The word “transference” means the act of moving something from one place, person, or situation to another. In plain terms, moving something across, or, in psychology, shifting old feelings onto a new person.
How do you pronounce “transference”?
“Transference” is pronounced TRANSFRNS (/tɹænsˈfəɹəns/ in IPA).
How do you use “transference” in a sentence?
Here is “transference” used in a sentence: “The transference of power happened peacefully.”
What is another word for “transference”?
Words with a similar meaning to “transference” include alienation, assignment and conveyance.
What part of speech is “transference”?
“Transference” is a noun.
How many meanings does “transference” have?
“Transference” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of moving something from one place, person, or situation to another.
