Word
psychological
Phoneticspsy·cho·log·i·cal, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌsaɪkəˈɫɑdʒɪkəɫ/
UK/saɪkəlˈɒdʒɪkəl/
Definitions
01mental and emotional
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. relating to your mind and your feelings rather than your body.
adj. relating to the mental and emotional state of a person, often contrasted with physical or physiological factors.
日本語:心理的※
“The long journey caused both physical tiredness and psychological stress.”
“The therapist focused on the psychological impact of the accident, helping the patient process the trauma that physical medicine could not reach.”
Antonyms
02academic study
B2 · Upper Intermediate Science Academic
adj. relating to the scientific study of the mind and how it works.
adj. pertaining to the academic or professional discipline of psychology.
“She is reading a psychological report about how children learn to speak.”
“The university's psychological department is conducting a longitudinal study on the effects of social media on adolescent self-esteem.”
Synonyms
03mental tactics
C1 · Advanced Formal
adj. intended to influence how someone thinks or feels, often to gain an advantage.
adj. designed to influence the mental or emotional state of others, often for strategic or competitive purposes.
日本語:心理的※
“The team used psychological tricks to make their opponents feel nervous.”
“The negotiator employed various psychological tactics to lower the other party's defenses before making the final offer.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “psychological” in context.
Adjective
01. psychological aspect
“We need to consider the psychological aspect of the injury, not just the physical pain.”
adj + noun
02. psychological factor
“Stress is a major psychological factor that can lead to heart disease.”
adj + noun
03. psychological impact
“The long-term psychological impact of the disaster is still being studied by experts.”
adj + noun
04. psychological perspective
“From a psychological perspective, his behavior is a natural response to trauma.”
adj + noun
05. psychological problem
“Many people suffer from a psychological problem at some point in their lives.”
adj + noun
06. psychological procedure
“The patient underwent a standard psychological procedure to assess their cognitive function.”
adj + noun
07. psychological process
“Memory is a complex psychological process that involves encoding and retrieval.”
adj + noun
08. psychological state
“The athlete's psychological state was very positive before the final race.”
adj + noun
09. psychological distress
10. psychological effects
11. psychological support
12. arise psychological
Real-World Examples
“The psychological effects relate to exercise’s tendency to improve mood, energy and body image.” “Because there are rarely visible scars, many survivors are told their symptoms are psychological or, worse, imaginary.” “Research shows that extended members of Black families serve important psychological, financial and emotional roles in many Black children’s lives.” Etymology
From psychology + -ical.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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