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Psychical: meaning, definitions and examples

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psychical

 

[ ˈsaɪkɪkəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

relating to the mind

Psychical refers to aspects or phenomena related to the mind or psyche, often dealing with mental processes, states, or emotional conditions. It is commonly used in discussions about psychology and mental health. The term can also pertain to abilities or experiences that are beyond the physical realm, often implying a connection to spiritual or supernatural elements.

Synonyms

cognitive, emotional, mental, psychological

Examples of usage

  • She studied psychical phenomena during her research.
  • The psychical state of the patient improved with therapy.
  • Many psychical theories explore the nature of consciousness.

Translations

Translations of the word "psychical" in other languages:

🇵🇹 psíquico

🇮🇳 मानसिक

🇩🇪 psychisch

🇮🇩 psikis

🇺🇦 психічний

🇵🇱 psychiczny

🇯🇵 精神的な

🇫🇷 psychique

🇪🇸 psíquico

🇹🇷 psikolojik

🇰🇷 정신적인

🇸🇦 نفسي

🇨🇿 psychický

🇸🇰 psychický

🇨🇳 心理的

🇸🇮 psihičen

🇮🇸 sálfræðilegt

🇰🇿 психикалық

🇬🇪 სულიერი

🇦🇿 psixoloji

🇲🇽 psíquico

Word origin

The term 'psychical' has its roots in the Greek word 'psyche', which means 'soul' or 'mind'. In the 19th century, the word began to gain prominence as psychology emerged as a formal discipline, exploring the nature of the mind, behavior, and emotions. The suffix '-cal' suggests a relationship to the subject being discussed. Over time, 'psychical' has been adopted in various contexts, often intertwining with discussions of spirituality and the paranormal. As psychology evolved, the use of the word became more specialized, distinguishing between mental processes and supernatural claims. This evolution reflects the changing understanding of the mind's role in human behavior and experience.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,262, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.