psychologically

UK: ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkli | US: ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkli

Definition

  1. adv. in a manner relating to psychology or mental processes

  2. adv. in terms of emotional or behavioral effects

Structure
psycho <mind, from Greek *psychē*>logy <study, from Greek *-logia*>ical <adjective suffix>ly <adverb suffix>
Etymology

The word traces back to Greek psychē (soul, mind) combined with -logia (study of), forming "psychology." The suffix -ical transforms it into an adjective, and -ly converts it into an adverb. The term evolved through Latin and French influences, reflecting the study of mental processes and their manifestations.

Examples

  1. The trauma affected him psychologically, leaving lasting anxiety.

  2. She analyzed the situation psychologically rather than emotionally.

  3. The ad targets consumers psychologically by appealing to subconscious desires.

  4. His behavior can be explained psychologically as a coping mechanism.

  5. The film explores its characters psychologically, revealing their inner conflicts.