PSYCHOLOGICAL Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

psychological

adjective

ˌsī-kə-ˈlä-ji-kəl

variants also psychologic

Definition of psychological

as in mental

of or relating to the mind suffered from psychological disorders all of his life

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Recent Examples of psychological But people shouldn’t stop there, experts said — so unpacking other psychological, emotional and technological factors that limit critical thinking and empathy is important. — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 July 2026 Bianca, if there’s a psychological thriller or some dark, weird-ass movie coming out, Bianca’s the first one to watch it. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 July 2026 Nolan floats a convincing psychological reason why this Odysseus subconsciously believes his duplicitous actions during the war deserve permanent exile from civilization. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026 The deep degree of psychological insight in a great novel is also difficult for a movie to measure up to. — Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for psychological

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One way to begin is with the mental and physical reset provided by the Crossings Ceremony, the most recent addition to Miraval Austin’s Life in Balance Spa offerings.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
Together these results helped establish the concept of cognitive reserve, the idea that lifelong mental activity may protect thinking and memory even when disease is present in the brain.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

Definition of mental

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This bill backs scientific evidence showing morning light is better for students because of the body’s internal regulation, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

— Mary Ella Hastings July 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
Suppliers can upload data straight from internal systems, pull details out of documents automatically and use Novata’s benchmark library to fill in gaps.

— Arthur Zackiewicz, Footwear News, 14 July 2026

Definition of internal

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Aortic dissections occur when the inner layer of tissue in the aorta, which carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body, ruptures.

— Veronique Greenwood, Time, 13 July 2026
Starting from slightly above the inner corner of your eye (above the inside wing), use the length of your brush to connect both ends.

— Dominic Cadogan, Glamour, 13 July 2026

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