Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh-thek-sis]
- /kəˈθɛk sɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh-thek-sis]
- /kəˈθɛk sɪs/
Definitions of cathectic word
- adjective cathectic of or relating to cathexis 3
- noun plural cathectic the investment of emotional significance in an activity, object, or idea. 1
- noun plural cathectic the charge of psychic energy so invested. 1
- noun cathectic Of or relating to cathexis. 1
- adjective cathectic Of or pertaining to a connection that is charged with emotional energy. 0
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Origin of cathectic
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
1920-25; < New Latin < Greek káthexis a keeping, equivalent to kathek- (variant stem of katéchein to keep, hold on to, equivalent to kat- cat- + échein to have, hold) + -sis -sis, as translation of German Besetzung a taking possession of (Freud's term)
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Parts of speech for Cathectic
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preposition
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determiner
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cathectic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
cathectic usage trend in Literature
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