adj

psychological

seye-kuh-LOJ-ih-kl

adj

Relating to psychology or to the workings of the mind.

"The soldiers faced serious psychological challenges after returning home."

Existing only in the mind rather than having a real, objective basis.

"His fear of flying is purely psychological — the plane is perfectly safe."

How to Use Psychological

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHaving to do with the mind, emotions, or mental processes.

Common pairings

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The soldiers faced serious _____ challenges after returning home.

From psychology plus the adjective suffix -ical.

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