German word

psychologisch

Pronunciation

IPA/psyçoˈloːgɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectivepsychological

Example

Sie liest eine psychologische Studie.

She is reading a psychological study.

Illustration for psychologisch (psychological)

More examples

Aus psychologischer Sicht ist das Verhalten nachvollziehbar.

From a psychological perspective, the behavior is understandable.

Core concept

A research lens connects thoughts, feelings, and behavior through observable patterns.

Common phrases

  • aus psychologischer Sicht

    from a psychological perspective

  • psychologisches Wissen

    psychological knowledge

Similar words

psychisch: Relating to a person's mental or emotional state.
psychiatrisch: Relating to psychiatric diagnosis, treatment, or medical care.

Definition in German

Bezeichnet etwas, das mit der Wissenschaft vom menschlichen Geist und Verhalten zu tun hat.

Word origin

Psychologisch derives from the noun Psychologie, ultimately combining Greek psychē for soul or mind with logos for account or study.

Usage tips

  • Psychologisch usually concerns psychological processes or their study, while psychisch more often describes a person's mental condition or state.

Other meanings

  • mentaladjective

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