Psychological
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌsaɪ.kəˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.kl̩/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Psychological is an adjective meaning Of or pertaining to psychology.
Meaning
Of or pertaining to psychology.
More Meanings
- Without an objective, or reasonably logical foundation.
- Relating to the mind and behavior or to the mental, emotional, and behavioral characteristics pertaining to a specified person, group, or activity.
Example Sentences
The film was a dark psychological thriller.
I'm concerned about their psychological well-being.
An inkblot test is a method of psychological evaluation.
Prices seem to have stopped rising, having hit the psychological ceiling of just under 100 dollars.
Synonyms for psychological
Depending on context, synonyms include mental.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mental, psychosocial, psychology, psychical, psychologist, psychic.
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