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UK/["/ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkl/"]/US/["/ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkl/"]/

Meaning of Psychological

connected with a person’s mind and the way in which it works

In simple words: Related to the mind and how it thinks or feels.

Psychological in a sentence

  • the psychological development of children
  • Abuse can lead to both psychological and emotional problems.
  • Her symptoms are more psychological than physical *(= imaginary rather than real)*.
  • Victory in the last game gave them **a psychological advantage** over their opponents.
  • a psychological novel *(= one that examines the minds of the characters)*
  • Everyone has their own personal and psychological needs.
  • Her latest movie is a tense psychological drama.
  • psychological research
  • A psychological study of refugee children came up with some worrying results.
  • The trick is in finding the (right) psychological moment to ask him for more money.

How to use Psychological

Use 'psychological' in contexts involving mental processes, emotions, or disorders. It's used more in academic or professional settings rather than casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'psyche' for the mind and remember 'psychological' is about mental things.

Related words

Collocations with Psychological

Opposites of Psychological

Common mistakes with Psychological

  • Confused with 'psychic', which refers to supernatural abilities.
  • Used incorrectly as a noun instead of an adjective.

Compare Psychological with Mental, Cognitive, Emotional, Intellectual, Behavioral

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Frequently asked questions about Psychological

What does Psychological mean?

Related to the mind and how it thinks or feels.

What is the definition of Psychological?

connected with a person’s mind and the way in which it works

How do you use Psychological in a sentence?

the psychological development of children

Can you give another example of Psychological?

Abuse can lead to both psychological and emotional problems.

What are synonyms for Psychological?

Common alternatives include mental, cognitive, emotional, intellectual, behavioral.

What is the opposite of Psychological?

Opposite meanings include physical, material.

What words go with Psychological?

It commonly pairs with be, purely.

What are common mistakes when using Psychological?

Confused with 'psychic', which refers to supernatural abilities. Used incorrectly as a noun instead of an adjective.

How do you pronounce Psychological?

US: /["/ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkl/"]/, UK: /["/ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Psychological formal or informal?

"Psychological" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Psychological?

Use 'psychological' in contexts involving mental processes, emotions, or disorders. It's used more in academic or professional settings rather than casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Psychological?

"Psychological" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.