psychological
[ sahy-kuh-loj-i-kuh l ]
/ ˌsaɪ kəˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl /
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.
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Sometimes psy·cho·log·ic.
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British Dictionary definitions for psychologically
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 mindhis backaches are all psychological
affecting the mind
Derived forms of psychological
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Medical definitions for psychologically
psychological
[ sī′kə-lŏj′ĭ-kəl ]
adj.
Of or relating to psychology.
Of, relating to, or arising from the mind or emotions.
Influencing or intended to influence the mind or emotions.
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