transference
UK: ˈtrænsfərəns | US: ˈtrænsfɜːrəns
n. the act or process of transferring something from one place, person, or context to another
n. (psychology) the redirection of emotions or desires, especially unconsciously, from their original object to a substitute
The word "transference" originates from Latin roots. The prefix trans- means "across" or "beyond," and the root fer- comes from ferre, meaning "to carry." Combined with the noun suffix -ence, the term literally means "the act of carrying across." In psychology, it metaphorically describes the "carrying over" of emotions or impulses from one person or situation to another, reflecting its etymological logic.
The transference of data between systems must be secure.
In therapy, transference can reveal unresolved feelings toward authority figures.
The transference of ownership was completed after signing the documents.
She experienced transference, projecting her childhood fears onto her colleague.
Technological advancements have simplified the transference of large files.