hypercathexis

hy·per·ca·thex·is

noun \-kə-ˈthek-səs, -ka-\

plural ; hy·per·ca·thex·es \-ˌsēz\ (audio pronunciation)

Definition of HYPERCATHEXIS

: excessive concentration of desire upon a particular object

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