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

For instance, counseling and psychological support could be offered for those struggling with emotional or mental-health effects of exposure.

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“There is a psychological component to this operation, and it’s starting to lose its credibility,” he said.

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They have previously been linked to cardiovascular benefits, including support for the vascular system during psychological stress.

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They had a perfect opportunity in Perth to snap the dire streak and earn a psychological advantage heading into the pink-ball encounter in Brisbane.

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England had a perfect opportunity to snap the dire streak and earn a psychological advantage heading into the day-night second Test in Brisbane on December 4.

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Related Words

• cognitive 
• emotional 
• intellectual 
• mental 
• subjective