"philobatic" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more philobatic [comparative], most philobatic [superlative]
Etymology: From philobat + -ic. Coined by Hungarian psychoanalyst Michael Balint in 1955. Etymology templates: {{etymon|en|id=risk taking}}, {{af|en|philobat|-ic}} philobat + -ic, {{coinage|en|Q557561|in=1955}} Coined by Hungarian psychoanalyst Michael Balint in 1955 Head templates: {{en-adj}} philobatic (comparative more philobatic, superlative most philobatic)
  1. (psychoanalysis) Relating to or characteristic of a philobat (someone who enjoys handling challenging and dangerous situations on their own). Categories (topical): Psychoanalysis
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