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Angular size contrast theory is an explanation of the moon illusion that states that the perceived size of the moon is determined by the sizes of the objects that surround it. According to this idea, the moon appears small when it is surrounded by large objects, such as the expanse of the sky when the moon is overhead.

Anhedonia refers to the inability to experience pleasure. In contrast to blunted affect, which refers to the lack of outward expression, Anhedonia is a lack of positive feelings. Anhedonia is associated with some mood and schizophrenic disorders.

Anilingus refers to the oral stimulation of the anus.

Anima refers to the Female component of the male psyche.

Anima archetype : Animus archetype refer to the feminine aspects of the male psyche; masculine aspects of the female psyche.

Anima/Animus refers to the archetype that is the feminine side of the male (Anima ) or the masculine side of the female (Animus ).

Animacy refers to a semantic feature denoting whether an object is alive.

Animadvert means to comment critically upon or to express criticism.