Pregenital
/priːˈdʒɛnɪtəl/noun
Relating to the period before the development of the genitals.
Did you know?The term 'pregenital' is often used in psychoanalysis to describe stages of psychological development linked to early childhood experiences and their lasting impact on adult behavior.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
genitalis
“pertaining to birth or generation”
Late Latin
Late Latin
pregenitalis
“before the phase of generation or birth”
19th Century
English
pregenital
“referring to stages prior to genital development in psychoanalysis”
20th Century
English
pregenital
“used in psychological contexts to denote pre-genital stages of development.”