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psychological

adjective
psy·​cho·​log·​i·​cal | \ ËŒsÄ«-kÉ™-ˈlä-ji-kÉ™l How to pronounce psychological (audio) \
variants: or less commonly psychologic \ ËŒsÄ«-​kÉ™-​ˈlä-​jik How to pronounce psychologic (audio) \

Definition of psychological

1a : of or relating to psychology
b : mental
2 : directed toward the will or toward the mind specifically in its conative function psychological warfare

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Other Words from psychological

psychologically \ ËŒsÄ«-​kÉ™-​ˈlä-​ji-​k(É™-​)lÄ“ How to pronounce psychologically (audio) \ adverb

Synonyms & Antonyms for psychological

Synonyms

cerebral, inner, intellectual, interior, internal, mental

Antonyms

nonmental

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Examples of psychological in a Sentence

a psychological rather than a physical condition suffered from psychological disorders all of his life

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Their physical and psychological reactions were incredibly strong. Chris Woolston, Quartz at Work, "How to deal with an abusive boss," 29 Aug. 2019 But others miss out on such physical and psychological nourishment. Laura Ungar & Trudy Lieberman / Kaiser Health News, Time, "Why America Is Failing To Feed Its Aging," 28 Aug. 2019 The hardest challenges for researchers aboard the crowded ship, however, may be psychological. Eli Kintisch, Science | AAAS, "Arctic researchers will lock this ship in ice for a year to study the changing polar region," 20 Aug. 2019 The 49ers yanked The Exalted One for his own protection — physical and psychological. Gary Peterson, The Mercury News, "Jimmy Garoppolo’s preseason stinker reminds of young Joe Montana’s ugly game," 20 Aug. 2019 Don't be frozen McLatcher said that the biggest obstacles to be overcome by people caught in an active shooter situation are psychological. John Wisely, USA TODAY, "How to improve your chances against an active shooter: What to know," 8 Aug. 2019 In November, people briefed on their conditions told The Post that several of the women had been subjected to psychological or physical abuse. Claire Parker, Washington Post, "A jailed Saudi activist was told she would be released if she denied being tortured, her family says. She refused.," 14 Aug. 2019 Less psychological and emotional energy wasted on worrying about bias and discrimination and their effects on performance and career opportunities leaves greater discretionary energy to focus on a company’s work and results. Eric Pliner, Fortune, "Supporting LGBT Employees Is a Patriotic Act," 13 Aug. 2019 Mass casualties and black swan events are the result of a wide array of parameters including social, economic, psychological, and physiological factors. Kristina Libby, Popular Mechanics, "Why Tech Will Never Be Able to Predict the Next Mass Shooting," 6 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of psychological

circa 1688, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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psychological

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of psychological

: of or relating to the mind
: of or relating to the study of the mind : of or relating to psychology

psychological

adjective
psy·​cho·​log·​i·​cal | \ ËŒsÄ«-kÉ™-ˈlä-ji-kÉ™l How to pronounce psychological (audio) \

Kids Definition of psychological

: of or relating to psychology or the mind psychological research psychological distress

psychological

adjective
psy·​cho·​log·​i·​cal | \ ËŒsÄ«-kÉ™-ˈläj-i-kÉ™l How to pronounce psychological (audio) \
variants: also psychologic \ -​ik How to pronounce psychologic (audio) \

Medical Definition of psychological

1a : relating to, characteristic of, directed toward, influencing, arising in, or acting through the mind especially in its affective or cognitive functions psychological phenomena the psychological aspects of a problem
b : directed toward the will or toward the mind specifically in its conative function psychological warfare
2 : relating to, concerned with, deriving from, or used in psychology psychological research psychological tests a psychological clinic

Other Words from psychological

psychologically \ -​Ä“ \ adverb

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