hypercathexis

English edit

Etymology edit

hyper- +‎ cathexis.

Pronunciation edit

(US) IPA^(key): /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.kəˈθɛk.sɪs/

Noun edit

hypercathexis (countable and uncountable, plural hypercathexes)

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

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