What does mental mean?
Mental means (relational) Of or relating to the mind or specifically the total emotional and intellectual response of an individual to external reality..
Mental
/ˈmɛn.təl/ · adjective
Meaning
(relational) Of or relating to the mind or specifically the total emotional and intellectual response of an individual to external reality..
Definitions by Sense
- (relational) Of or relating to the mind or specifically the total emotional and intellectual response of an individual to external reality.
- Of, relating to, or affected by a psychiatric disorder.
- (colloquial, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, comparable) Enjoyable or fun, especially in a frenetic way.
- Of or relating to telepathic or mind-reading powers.
- (slang) State of mind; ellipsis of mental state.
- (India, offensive) A mentally challenged person.
- (anatomy, relational) Of or relating to the chin or median part of the lower jaw, genial.
- (biology, relational) Of or relating to the chinlike or liplike structure.
Example Sentences
a mental patient
That was a mental party last night.
mental telepathy
y'all need to fix your mentals
the mental nerve, the mental region
Synonyms for mental
Antonyms for mental
Related Words
Word Forms
- more mental
- most mental
- mentals
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for mental?
Common synonyms include genial, genian, rational, moral.
What is the opposite of mental?
Possible antonyms include physical.
How do you use mental in a sentence?
a mental patient
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