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psychologism

[ sahy-kol-uh-jiz-uhm ]

noun

  1. emphasis upon psychological factors in the development of a theory, as in history or philosophy.
  2. a term or concept of psychology or psychoanalysis, especially when used in ordinary conversation or a nontechnical context.


psychologism

/ saɪˈkɒləˌdʒɪzəm /

noun

  1. the belief in the importance and relevance of psychology for other sciences
  2. the belief that psychology is the basis for all other natural and social sciences
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • psyˌcholoˈgistic, adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of psychologism1

First recorded in 1855–60; psycholog(y) + -ism

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