psychological

Sometimes psy·cho·log·ic

[sahy-kuh-loj-i-kuhl]

adjective

1. of or relating to psychology.

2. pertaining to the mind or to mental phenomena as the subject matter of psychology.

3. of, pertaining to, dealing with, or affecting the mind, especially as a function of awareness, feeling, or motivation.

   psychological play;

   psychological effect.

psychological

/ ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to psychology

2. of or relating to the mind or mental activity

3. having no real or objective basis; arising in the mind

   his backaches are all psychological

4. affecting the mind

Other Word Forms

• psychologically adverb
• nonpsychologic adjective
• nonpsychological adjective
• prepsychological adjective
• pseudopsychological adjective
• semipsychologic adjective
• semipsychological adjective
• unpsychological adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of psychological¹

First recorded in 1785–95; psycholog(y) + -ical

Example Sentences

Medical and psychological rehabilitation will continue and the hostages must also be prepared, says Ms Shwartz, for the moment "when the real world comes in".

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The study also underscores the role of psychological, emotional, and social wellness in overall quality of life.

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In addition, people no doubt experience the psychological stress and stigma of a possible criminal conviction differently.

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These promises had a profound psychological impact on the teenagers, he says.

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That level is a “huge psychological milestone that’s being watched by many market participants.”

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Related Words

• cognitive 
• emotional 
• intellectual 
• mental 
• subjective