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psychologically

/ˌsaɪ.kəˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kli/
psy · cho · log · i · cal · ly
Adjective:psychological
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1

In a way that affects or relates to the mind, emotions, or mental states.

Example

"The athletes had to prepare both physically and psychologically for the grueling championship match."

2

From the perspective or according to the principles of the science of psychology.

Example

"Psychologically speaking, positive reinforcement is often more effective than punishment in shaping long-term behavior."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'psychological' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back to Modern Latin 'psychologia', from Ancient Greek 'psyche' (breath, soul, or mind) and '-logia' (study of).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Psychologically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/psychologically
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