psychology
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for psychology, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The scientific study of the mind and human behavior.
Synonyms
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.
How to use psychology
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From French psychologie, ultimately from Greek psykhē ("soul, mind") + -logia ("study of").
Full origin of psychology →Frequently asked questions
What does “psychology” mean?
The word “psychology” means the scientific study of the mind and human behavior. In plain terms, the study of how people (or animals) think, feel, and act — or, more casually, someone's typical mental patterns.
How do you pronounce “psychology”?
“Psychology” is pronounced seye-KOL-uh-jih (/saɪˈkɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ in IPA).
How do you use “psychology” in a sentence?
Here is “psychology” used in a sentence: “She majored in psychology at university.”
What part of speech is “psychology”?
“Psychology” is a noun.
Where does the word “psychology” come from?
The word “psychology” comes from French. From French psychologie, ultimately from Greek psykhē ("soul, mind") + -logia ("study of").
Is “psychology” a common word?
“Psychology” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “psychology” have?
“Psychology” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the scientific study of the mind and human behavior.
What is the difference between psychology and psychiatry?
Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour, and psychologists are not usually medical doctors. Psychiatry is a branch of medicine, so psychiatrists hold medical degrees and can diagnose conditions and prescribe medication.
What is the difference between psychology and sociology?
Psychology focuses on the individual mind and the behaviour of single people. Sociology studies groups, institutions, and society as a whole, looking at how people behave collectively rather than individually.
Is the word 'psychology' capitalised?
As a general noun it stays lowercase, as in 'she studies psychology.' It is capitalised only when part of a proper name, such as a course title or a university department like 'the Department of Psychology.'