psych
Greekmind, soul, spirit
About This Root
From Greek psȳkhḗ (breath, spirit, soul, mind). In Greek mythology, Psyche was the personification of the soul. In modern English, it anchors the vocabulary of mental science: psychology, psychiatry, psychoanalysis. Psyche itself is used in English to mean 'the human mind or spirit.' The ps- spelling preserves the original Greek cluster.
Associated Words · 8
psychological
Relating to the mind, emotions, and behavior
psychology
The scientific study of the mind and behavior; mental characteristics
psychologist
A specialist in the study or practice of psychology
psychiatric
Relating to psychiatry or the treatment of mental disorders
psyche
The human mind, soul, or spirit; one's inner mental life
psychiatry
The branch of medicine dealing with mental disorders
psychoanalysis
A therapeutic method exploring unconscious mental processes, based on Freudian theory
psychogenic
Having a psychological rather than physical origin