psy·cho·log·i·cal
also psy*cho*log*ic adj 1 a : relating to, characteristic of, directed toward, influencing, arising in, or acting through the mind esp. in its affective or cognitive functions < phenomena> <the aspects of a problem> b : directed toward the will or toward the mind specif. in its conative function < warfare> 2 : relating to, concerned with, deriving from, or used in psychology < research> < tests> < criticism> <a clinic> <a assistant> .
Similar sounding terms: psy·cho·log·i·cal·ly
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