intrapsychic

adjective

in·​tra·​psy·​chic ˌin-trə-ˈsī-kik How to pronounce intrapsychic (audio)
-(ˌ)trä-
: being or occurring within the psyche, mind, or personality compare interpsychic
intrapsychically adverb

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of intrapsychic was in 1917

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Cite this Entry

“Intrapsychic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intrapsychic. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

intrapsychic

adjective
in·​tra·​psy·​chic ˌin-trə-ˈsī-kik, -(ˌ)trä- How to pronounce intrapsychic (audio)
: being or occurring within the psyche, mind, or personality
intrapsychic conflicts
intrapsychic trauma
intrapsychically adverb
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