hypercathexis

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English

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Etymology

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From hyper- +‎ cathexis.

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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hypercathexis (countable and uncountable, plural hypercathexes)

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