cathexis
A psychoanalytical term. It's defined as the investment of emotional significance in an activity, object, or idea.
In layman terms, the focus of an obsession.
In layman terms, the focus of an obsession.
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cathexis
The formation of a libidinal investment. The attachment of oneself to a particular external element or a particular alignment of discourse, a role, etc. through the rearticulation of psychological desires/drives which are already present.
The verb for is "to cathect".
The verb for is "to cathect".
cathecism
Q. 1. What is the chief end of man?
A. Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever.
(The first question of the Westminster Shorter Cathecism)
A. Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever.
(The first question of the Westminster Shorter Cathecism)
cathecism by thirtynine May 7, 2008
Cathewish
Catheist
Dude1: what's your religion man?
Dude2: im a catheist
Dude1: wtf is that?
Dude2: I only believe in gods, insofar as they're cats
Dude1: rad
Dude2: im a catheist
Dude1: wtf is that?
Dude2: I only believe in gods, insofar as they're cats
Dude1: rad
Catheist by platonymous August 6, 2022
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