cathectic
adjective
ca·thec·tic
kə-ˈthek-tik 
ka-
: of, relating to, or invested with mental or emotional energy
Word History
Etymology
New Latin cathexis
First Known Use
1927, in the meaning defined above
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“Cathectic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cathectic. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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cathectic
adjective
ca·thec·tic
kə-ˈthek-tik, ka-
: of, relating to, or invested with mental or emotional energy
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