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cathexis

One entry found.

Main Entry:
ca·thex·is 
          Listen to the pronunciation of cathexis
Pronunciation:
\kə-ˈthek-səs, ka-\
Function:
noun
Inflected Form(s):
plural ca·thex·es 
          Listen to the pronunciation of cathexes \-ˌsēz\
Etymology:
New Latin (intended as translation of German Besetzung), from Greek kathexis holding, from katechein to hold fast, occupy, from kata- + echein to have, hold — more at scheme
Date:
1922
: investment of mental or emotional energy in a person, object, or idea


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