PSYCHOLOGICAL


Meaning of PSYCHOLOGICAL in English

adj.1 of, relating to, or arising in the mind.

2 of or relating to psychology.

3 colloq. (of an ailment etc.) having a basis in the mind; imaginary (her cold is psychological).

Phrases and idioms:

psychological block a mental inability or inhibition caused by emotional factors. psychological moment the most appropriate time for achieving a particular effect or purpose. psychological warfare a campaign directed at reducing an opponent's morale.

Derivatives:

psychologically adv.

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.