Meaning
Of or pertaining to a connection that is charged with emotional energy.
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
Borrowing from Ancient Greek καθεκτικός (kathektikós, “capable of retaining”)
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
attractedconcernedcuriousenthusiasticexcitedfascinatedinterestedpassionatepiquedtickled
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.