Decathecting

Pronunciation: /diːˈkæˌθɛktɪŋ/

Definitions of decathecting

verb To withdraw emotional investment or attachment from someone or something.

Example Sentences

Examples of decathecting in a Sentence

formal The therapist recommended decathecting from negative thoughts to improve mental well-being.

informal I need to start decathecting from my ex-boyfriend and move on.

slang She's really decathecting from that toxic friend of hers.

figurative Decathecting from the past is like shedding a heavy burden off your shoulders.

Grammatical Forms of decathecting

• past tense: decathected
• plural: decathectings
• comparative: more decathecting
• superlative: most decathecting
• present tense: decathects
• future tense: will decathect
• perfect tense: has decathected
• continuous tense: is decathecting
• singular: decathect
• positive degree: decathect
• infinitive: to decathect
• gerund: decathecting
• participle: decathected

Origin and Evolution of decathecting

First Known Use: 1925 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'decathecting' is derived from the Greek word 'deka' meaning ten and 'kathexis' meaning holding or attachment.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in psychoanalytic theory by Sigmund Freud, the term 'decathecting' refers to the process of withdrawing emotional investment or energy from a person, object, or idea. Over time, the term has been adopted in various fields to describe the act of disengaging or letting go of emotional attachments.