Word: acathexis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ac
athe
xis
Definition: The loss of the ability to respond emotionally
Morphemes:
Affix: a-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Forming words with the sense of wholly, or utterly out.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ex-
Language: la
Decoded: ex-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: out, away
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