adjective

psychological

psychological, mental

The book explores the character's psychological state.

The book explores the character's psychological state.

Stress can have psychological and physical effects.

Stress can have psychological and physical effects.

psychological ((noun)) (modifies a noun) The movie is a psychological thriller.

Synonyms: mental, emotional, cognitive; Antonyms: physical

From 'psychology' + '-ical'. 'Psychology' comes from Greek 'psykhē' (mind) + '-logia' (study of).

The '-logical' ending tells you it's an adjective related to the 'study of' the 'psyche' (mind).

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