Word: decathexis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: de
cathe
xis
Definition: reversal of cathexis; detachment of the libido from some external object
Morphemes:
Affix: de-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: reversal, undoing, removing
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dē-
Language: la
Decoded: de-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: de-
Affix: cathexis
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The concentration of libido or emotional energy on a single object or idea.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κάθεξις
Language: grc
Decoded: kathexis
Meaning: holding, retention