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cathectic

/kəˈθek.tɪk/

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adjective

/kəˈθek.tɪk/C2formalscientificobsolete
  • ruРедкое техническое прилагательное, используемое в психологии для описания чего-либо, связанного с вложением умственной или эмоциональной энергии в человека, идею или объект.

A rare, technical adjective used in psychology to describe something related to the investment of mental or emotional energy in a person, idea, or object.

  1. Relating to emotional investmentC2formal

    Pertaining to the concentration of mental energy on a particular person, idea, or object.

    ruКатектический

    • The patient's cathectic attachment to the therapist was evident.
    • His cathectic focus on his work left little room for other interests.
    • The study examined cathectic bonds in early childhood development.

    Synonymscharged

    Antonymsapatheticdetacheddisinterestedindifferent