cathexis- root words — words with the cathexis- root

The root cathexis- comes from Greek kathexis, meaning holding, retention. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including anticathexis. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the cathexis- root

Explore words with cathexis- — words containing the cathexis- root and sharing its sense of "holding, retention". Examples include anticathexis. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does cathexis- mean?

The cathexis- root means holding, retention, from Greek kathexis. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.