psychological

adjective
UK: /ˌsaɪ.kəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/
US: /ˌsaɪ.kəˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl/

  1. Relating to the mind, or mental and emotional state.

    1. The accident had a psychological effect on her.
    2. Her psychological problems started after a deeply traumatic experience.

  2. Relating to the scientific study of the mind and how it influences behavior.

    1. He has a psychological need for approval.
    2. The professor specializes in psychological research methods.

Synonyms

mental emotional cognitive

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "psychological" in English means: Relating to the mind, or mental and emotional state., Relating to the scientific study of the mind and how it influences behavior..

The phonetic transcription of "psychological" is /ˌsaɪ.kəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/ in British English and /ˌsaɪ.kəˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "psychological": mental, emotional, cognitive.

Example usage of "psychological": "The accident had a psychological effect on her.". More examples on the page.