Transference
/trænsˈfɜːrəns/noun
The act of transferring something from one place or condition to another.
Did you know?The concept of transference in psychology mirrors ancient practices where emotions and energies were believed to be transferred during rituals and healing.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
transfers
“to carry over or across”
Middle French
Old French
transfere
“to convey or transport”
17th Century
English
transference
“the act of transferring or transition of emotions or feelings”
Modern English
English
transference
“the psychological process of projecting feelings onto another person”
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