Psychological Meaning
/ˌsaɪ.kəˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.kl̩/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjOf or pertaining to psychology.
adjRelating to the mind and behavior or to the mental, emotional, and behavioral characteristics pertaining to a specified person, group, or activity.
Sentence Examples
Those selected will have to face extensive medical and psychological tests.
Benson and Holmes analyzed the psychological effect of artificial insemination on parents.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The patient's symptoms were ____, caused by stress rather than infection.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The trauma had a profound ____ impact that affected her ability to form trusting relationships.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English psychology Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ic Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al Middle English -ical English -ical English psychological From psychology + -ical.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"In mild cases of hypergonadism prior to puberty, the onset of physical and mood changes may not be abnormally early or significant enough to cause any psychological or long-term physical complications."
— 2018 June 25, James Roland, “What is Hypergonadism?”, in Healthline:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The patient's symptoms were ____, caused by stress rather than infection.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The trauma had a profound ____ impact that affected her ability to form trusting relationships.