psychological

Sometimes psy·cho·log·ic

[sahy-kuh-loj-i-kuhl]

adjective

1. of or relating to psychology.

2. pertaining to the mind or to mental phenomena as the subject matter of psychology.

3. 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

1. of or relating to psychology

2. of or relating to the mind or mental activity

3. having no real or objective basis; arising in the mind

   his backaches are all psychological

4. 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

First recorded in 1785–95; psycholog(y) + -ical

Example Sentences

He was haunting as the conflicted foodie/serial killer in psychological thriller “The Patient,” where he co-starred, ironically, with Steve Carell.

From Los Angeles Times

It says a healthcare specialist will also discuss the results with an athlete, helping them understand any medical, psychological or social implications.

From BBC

Arsenal could not shift the storyline of misery that accompanies them in Liverpool as the hosts struck an early psychological blow.

From BBC

"On behalf of Denmark, I would like to say sorry," she said, acknowledging that victims had "experienced both physical and psychological harm".

From BBC

“A year ago I’d still be bubbling with nervous energy and be a bit more dismissive about the psychological impact of going through three horrible things at once,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cognitive 
• emotional 
• intellectual 
• mental 
• subjective