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psychical

/ˈsaɪ.kɪ.kəl/

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adjective

/ˈsaɪ.kɪ.kəl/C2formalscientificobsolete
  • ruУстаревший термин, относящийся к разуму, душе или психическим явлениям; в настоящее время в значительной степени заменён терминами 'психический' или 'психологический'.

An older term relating to the mind, soul, or psychic phenomena; now largely replaced by 'psychic' or 'psychological'.

  1. Mental or psychologicalC1formal

    Relating to the mind or mental processes; affecting or influenced by the human mind.

    ruПсихический

    • The study focused on the psychical effects of meditation.
    • Psychical phenomena are often studied in psychology.
    • Her psychical state was affected by the traumatic event.

    Synonymscerebralintellectualmentalpsychological

    Antonymsbodilyphysicalsomatic

  2. Beyond physical scienceC2formal

    Relating to phenomena that are outside the realm of physical science, such as psychic or paranormal events.

    ruПаранормальный

    • He was interested in psychical research and telepathy.
    • The society investigates psychical phenomena like clairvoyance.
    • Psychical experiences are difficult to explain with conventional science.

    Synonymsextrasensorymetaphysicaloccultparanormalpsychicsupernaturaltranscendental

    Antonymsmaterialnaturalphysical

Forms
  • more psychical comparative form
  • most psychical superlative form
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