"cathectic" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /kəˈθɛktɪk/ Forms: more cathectic [comparative], most cathectic [superlative]
Rhymes: -ɛktɪk Etymology: Borrowing from Ancient Greek καθεκτικός (kathektikós, “capable of retaining”) Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|καθεκτικός||capable of retaining}} Ancient Greek καθεκτικός (kathektikós, “capable of retaining”) Head templates: {{en-adj}} cathectic (comparative more cathectic, superlative most cathectic)
  1. Of or pertaining to a connection that is charged with emotional energy.

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