Psychological
/ˌsaɪ.kəˈlɑː.d͡ʒɪ.kl̩/ adj
adj ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Of or pertaining to psychology. not-comparable
"An inkblot test is a method of psychological evaluation."
- 2 Relating to the mind and behavior or to the mental, emotional, and behavioral characteristics pertaining to a specified person, group, or activity. not-comparable
"I'm concerned about their psychological well-being."
- 3 Without an objective, or reasonably logical foundation. not-comparable
"Prices seem to have stopped rising, having hit the psychological ceiling of just under 100 dollars."
Adjective
- 1 mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature wordnet
- 2 of or relating to or determined by psychology wordnet
Synonyms
All synonymsExample
More examples"Those selected will have to face extensive medical and psychological tests."
Etymology
From psychology + -ical.