seclusivity
nounUS /ˌsɛ.kluˈsɪ.vɪ.ti/
Etymology By surface analysis, seclusive + -ity.
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Human sciences, Medicine, Psychiatry, Psychology, Sciences, Social science, Sociology The tendency or proclivity to seclude oneself, especially from the presence of others.
Rare except psychology
- Individuals with substance addiction disorders may also have: [...] Psychiatric or psychological symptoms and signs such as anxiety, depression, disorientation, confusion, impulsivity, suicidal ideation, lability, compulsivity, seclusivity, memory loss, paranoid ideation, delusions or hallucinations.1992 May 20, “HA 01540.051 Schoolcraft v. Shalala”, in Program Operations Manual System (POMS), Social Security Administration, archived from the original on 13 Mar 2026: