cathexis

English Thesaurus

1. (psychoanalysis) the libidinal energy invested in some idea or person or object (noun.motive)

hypernym	:	libidinal energy,
definition	:	(psychoanalysis) psychic energy produced by the libido (noun.motive)

domain category	:	analysis, depth psychology, psychoanalysis,
definition	:	a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud (noun.act)

derivation	:	cathectic,
definition	:	of or relating to cathexis (adj.pert)

derivation	:	cathectic,
definition	:	of or relating to cathexis (adj.pert)