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psychological
[sahy-kuh-loj-i-kuhl]
adjective
of or relating to psychology.
pertaining to the mind or to mental phenomena as the subject matter of psychology.
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
of or relating to psychology
of or relating to the mind or mental activity
having no real or objective basis; arising in the mind
his backaches are all psychological
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
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Example Sentences
The largest single driver of higher disability rolls was Congress’ expansion of the definition of disability in 1980 to include psychological and neurological impairments rather than merely musculoskeletal conditions.
But evidence does show that physical and psychological strain — the kind people can suffer while detained — threatens the health of a pregnancy and can mean greater risk of preterm birth.
As part of her contribution to the law review, Katherine says men like Hall should be given psychological support to stop their obsessive behaviour.
Sasha Wass KC, for Plumb, argued there was "no suggestion of lasting psychological harm" suffered by the victim, who has also presented I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here.
Activists say political prisoners in Belarus suffer physical and psychological torture and are deprived of regular contact with their friends and relatives.
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