psychosynthesis

noun

psy·​cho·​syn·​the·​sis ˌsī-kō-ˈsin(t)-thə-səs How to pronounce psychosynthesis (audio)
: a form of psychotherapy combining psychoanalytic techniques with meditation and exercise

Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of psychosynthesis was in 1919

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“Psychosynthesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychosynthesis. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

Medical Definition

psychosynthesis

noun
psy·​cho·​syn·​the·​sis ˌsī-kō-ˈsin(t)-thə-səs How to pronounce psychosynthesis (audio)
plural psychosyntheses -ˌsēz How to pronounce psychosynthesis (audio)
: a form of psychotherapy combining psychoanalytic techniques with meditation and exercise
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