cathectic

adjective

ca·thec·tic | \ kə-ˈthek-tik

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Definition of cathectic

: of, relating to, or invested with mental or emotional energy

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The first known use of cathectic was in 1927

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cathectic

adjective

ca·thec·tic | \ kə-ˈthek-tik, ka-

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: of, relating to, or invested with mental or emotional energy

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