About The Word Cathexis

Bay Area Crosswords

Learn about the word Cathexis to help solve your crossword puzzle. Discover Cathexis definitions and meaning, origins, synonyms, related terms and more at the free Crossword Dictionary.

Cathexis

Cathexis Meaning & Definition
Cathexis Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Cathexis?

[n] (psychoanalysis) the libidinal energy invested in some idea or person or object; "Freud thought of cathexis as a psychic analog of an electrical charge"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Cathexis: charge

Related Terms | Find terms related to Cathexis:

See Also | libidinal energy

More Crossword Puzzle Words

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Cross Word Of The Day

  • Foretop ‐ a lock of a horse's mane that grows forward between the ears…
  • Whole works ‐ everything available; usually preceded by `the'; "we saw the…
  • Communication system ‐ facility consisting of the physical plants and equipment for…
  • Disrepute ‐ the state of being held in low esteem; "your actions will bring…
  • Important-looking ‐ impressive in…
  • Prunus mume ‐ Japanese ornamental tree with fragrant white or pink blossoms…
  • Sir charles wheatstone ‐ English physicist and inventor who devised the Wheatstone bridge…
  • Speech ‐ the mental faculty or power of vocal communication; "language…
  • Disk operating system ‐ an operating system that is…
  • Bathtub ‐ a relatively large open container that you fill with water and…