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CATHECTIC

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does cathectic mean? 

CATHECTIC (adjective)
  The adjective CATHECTIC has 1 sense:

1. of or relating to cathexisplay

  Familiarity information: CATHECTIC used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


CATHECTIC (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to cathexis

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Domain category:

analysis; depth psychology; psychoanalysis (a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud)

Pertainym:

cathexis ((psychoanalysis) the libidinal energy invested in some idea or person or object)

Derivation:

cathexis ((psychoanalysis) the libidinal energy invested in some idea or person or object)


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