Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cathectic
Adjective
/kəˈθɛk.tɪk/
Definition
Relating to the investment of mental or emotional energy in a person, object, or idea.
Examples
- The therapist noted the cathectic attachment the patient had to their childhood home.
- In psychology, cathectic processes can influence decision-making and relationships.
Meaning
Cathectic describes the process of attaching emotional significance or investment to something, often in a psychological context.
Synonyms
- Emotional
- Affective
- Invested
