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psychologically

 

[ ˌsaɪk.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl.i ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

mental health

In a way that relates to the mind and its processes, especially in terms of emotions and behavior.

Synonyms

cognitively, mentally

Examples of usage

  • She is not physically but psychologically affected by the accident.
  • He is struggling psychologically after losing his job.
Context #2 | Adjective

psychology

Related to the mental and emotional state or processes of a person.

Synonyms

cognitively, mentally

Examples of usage

  • The psychologically distressed patients require special care.
  • She has a psychologically complex personality.

Translations

Translations of the word "psychologically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 psicologicamente

🇮🇳 मनोवैज्ञानिक रूप से

🇩🇪 psychologisch

🇮🇩 secara psikologis

🇺🇦 психологічно

🇵🇱 psychologicznie

🇯🇵 心理的に (しんりてきに)

🇫🇷 psychologiquement

🇪🇸 psicológicamente

🇹🇷 psikolojik olarak

🇰🇷 심리적으로

🇸🇦 نفسياً

🇨🇿 psychologicky

🇸🇰 psychologicky

🇨🇳 心理上 (xīnlǐ shàng)

🇸🇮 psihološko

🇮🇸 sálfræðilega

🇰🇿 психологиялық тұрғыдан

🇬🇪 ფსიქოლოგიურად

🇦🇿 psixoloji cəhətdən

🇲🇽 psicológicamente

Etymology

The word 'psychologically' is derived from the word 'psychology', which comes from the Greek words 'psyche' meaning 'soul' or 'mind' and 'logos' meaning 'study'. The term psychology was first used in the 16th century to refer to the study of the mind and behavior. Over time, the adverb 'psychologically' was formed to describe actions or processes related to the mind and its functions.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,235, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.