hypercathexis

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

hyper- +‎ cathexis.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.kəˈθɛk.sɪs/

Noun[edit]

hypercathexis (countable and uncountable, plural hypercathexes)

  1. An excessive concentration of mental energy on an object or person.
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