# cathectic

> English word · Adjective · IPA /kəˈθɛktɪk/

## Definitions
1. Of or pertaining to a connection that is charged with emotional energy.

## Etymology
Borrowing from Ancient Greek καθεκτικός (kathektikós, “capable of retaining”)

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/cathectic