psychological
6 synonyms and 1 antonym for psychological, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Relating to psychology or to the workings of the mind.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
mind-related
psychical
Antonyms
How to use psychological
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
psychological effect
psychological damage
psychological thriller
Etymology
From psychology plus the adjective suffix -ical.
Full origin of psychological →Frequently asked questions
What does “psychological” mean?
The word “psychological” means relating to psychology or to the workings of the mind. In plain terms, having to do with the mind, emotions, or mental processes.
How do you pronounce “psychological”?
“Psychological” is pronounced seye-kuh-LOJ-ih-kl (/ˌsaɪ.kəˈlɑː.d͡ʒɪ.kl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “psychological” in a sentence?
Here is “psychological” used in a sentence: “The soldiers faced serious psychological challenges after returning home.”
What part of speech is “psychological”?
“Psychological” is an adjective.
Is “psychological” a common word?
“Psychological” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “psychological” have?
“Psychological” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to psychology or to the workings of the mind.
What is the difference between psychological and physical?
Psychological relates to the mind and its workings, while physical relates to the body. A psychological effect exists in the mind, whereas a physical effect involves the body or material world.
What is the difference between psychological and mental?
Both relate to the mind, but psychological specifically connects to psychology and the study of how the mind works, and can also describe something existing only in the mind rather than in reality. Mental is a broader, more everyday word for anything relating to the mind.
