cathectic

adjective ca·thec·tic \kə-ˈthek-tik, ka-\

Definition of CATHECTIC

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

New Latin cathexis

First Known Use: 1927

Medical Dictionary

adjective ca·thec·tic \kə-ˈthek-tik, ka-\

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

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