"transitional object" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: transitional objects [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} transitional object (plural transitional objects)
  1. (psychology) An object, such as a security blanket or stuffed toy, used by a young child to self-soothe and cope with separation from a parent or other attachment figure. Wikipedia link: transitional object Categories (topical): Psychology
    Sense id: en-transitional_object-en-noun-IeR6Ui4F Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry Topics: human-sciences, psychology, sciences

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