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phantasy

phantasy

n. in the object relations theory of Melanie Klein, one of the unconscious constructions, wishes, or impulses that are presumed to underlie all thought and feeling. The ph spelling is used to distinguish this from the everyday form of fantasy, which can include conscious daydreaming.

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