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cathexis

Noun CEFR B2
kəˈθɛk sɪs

Definitions

The concentration of libido or emotional energy on a single object or idea.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Portuguêscatexecatexia
3 more languages
Catalàcatexi
한국어주의 집중
Polskikateksja

Examples

“How contemporary artistic performances elicit cathexis on the part of the audience and promote⟳ unifying social rituals.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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