To invest emotional energy in (a person, object or idea).
[Back-formation from CATHEXIS.]
cathectic ca·thec'tic adj.
cathect
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ca·thect (kə-thĕkt', kă-)  |
| Obscure Words: cathect |
Psych. to charge with mental energy; to give (ideas, etc.) an emotional loading
| WordNet: cathect |
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The verb has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
inject with libidinal energy
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