cathexis
ca·thex·is
noun \kə-ˈthek-səs, ka-\ plural ca·thex·es\-ˌsēz\
Definition of CATHEXIS
: investment of mental or emotional energy in a person, object, or idea
Origin of CATHEXIS
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
First Known Use: 1922
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