Psychological: Meaning, Examples, and Usage

Meaning 1：relating to the mind (psychological)

psychological 🔊

/ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/

adj.

It describes things related to a person's mind, emotions, and inner thoughts.

Psychological therapy session with counselor and patient in calm office

relating to the mind 🔊

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/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ tə ðə maɪnd/

adj.

Describes matters concerning a person's mental state, emotions, and inner thoughts, often contrasting with physical or tangible aspects.

📁 Category：Physical & Mental Health 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Psycho- (mind) + logical (study of) + -ical (adjective suffix).

💡 Mnemonic

Think 'Psycho' shark movie and 'logical' reasoning: the mind's logic can be puzzling.

📖 Example

His recovery was not just physical, but also a great psychological challenge. 🔊 His recovery was not just physical, but also a great psychological challenge.

🔗 Collocations

psychological effects – mental or emotional impacts

psychological health – state of mental well-being

psychological support – help for emotional and mental issues

🔄 Synonyms

mental (adj.) – relating to the mind or intellect

emotional (adj.) – connected with feelings or emotions

cognitive (adj.) – related to mental processes like thinking and learning

🚫 Antonyms

physical (adj.) – relating to the body rather than the mind

physiological (adj.) – relating to the body's biological functions

tangible (adj.) – perceptible by touch; concrete

🌱 Derivatives

psychology (n.) – the scientific study of the mind and behavior

psychologist (n.) – a professional who studies or treats the mind

psychologically (adv.) – in a manner relating to the mind

📖 Cultural Story

Derived from Greek 'psykhe' (soul) and 'logia' (study). First used in 17th-century philosophy. Gained prominence with the rise of modern psychology in the 19th century.