hypercathexis

English

Etymology

hyper- +‎ cathexis.

Pronunciation

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

Noun

hypercathexis (countable and uncountable, plural hypercathexes)

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