After thoroughly examining Mary, the doctor could find no physical reason for her condition, and concluded that the cause was psychosomatic.
Source: tatoeba (2963458)
Psychosomatic
/ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmædɪk/
Synonyms for "psychosomatic" (13 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (3)
Adjective(2 words)
bioenergeticmind body related
Strong matches (4)
Adjective(3 words)
Related words (6)
Adjective(4 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: bioenergetic, functional, mind body related, mind-body, nonorganic attribution.
- Sentence evidence is available for psychosomatic, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "psychosomatic".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "psychosomatic"
Keep "psychosomatic" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "psychosomatic" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "psychosomatic", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "psychosomatic" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesclinical disciplinediagnostic termhealth conditionmedical conditionmedical fieldmedical label
More specific
7 entriesmind body therapypsychosomatic disorderpsychosomatic illnesspsychosomatic labelpsychosomatic medicinepsychosomatic symptomsomatoform diagnosis
Collocations
6 entriesmind body connectionpsychosomatic disorderpsychosomatic illnesspsychosomatic medicinepsychosomatic painpsychosomatic symptoms
Inflections
2 entriesmore psychosomaticmost psychosomatic
Derivations
3 entriessimilar
2 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
Tom's limp is psychosomatic.
Source: tatoeba (5618137)
American researchers have reported progress in learning how the ancient traditional Chinese method of acupuncture fights pain and other conditions. During acupuncture, very small, sharp needles are placed in the skin at targeted points on the body. Bruce Rosen presented an acupuncture study at a meeting of the American Psychosomatic Society in Orlando, Florida. Doctor Rosen is with the Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts.
Source: tatoeba (10804085)
Even the “unconscious” frequently prefers physical problems to psychological ones as suggested by the prevalence of psychosomatic ailments: physical symptoms--for example, stomach aches--caused by an emotional problem. It has been estimated that more than 50% of a physicians’ practice involves the treatment of psychosomatic complaints.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "psychosomatic"?
Closest matches include bioenergetic, functional, mind body related, mind-body, nonorganic attribution.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "psychosomatic"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.