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hypercathexis

Pronunciation: /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.kəˈθɛk.sɪs/

The English word “hypercathexis” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

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

Etymology

From hyper- + cathexis.

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