psychogenic
|psy-cho-gen-ic|
C1
/ˌsaɪkəˈdʒɛnɪk/
mind-originated
Etymology
Etymology Information
'psychogenic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'psychogenēs,' where 'psycho-' meant 'mind' and '-genēs' meant 'born of or produced by.'
Historical Evolution
'psychogenēs' transformed into the modern English word 'psychogenic' through Latin and French influences.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'born of the mind,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'originating from mental processes.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
originating from the mind or mental processes rather than from physical causes.
The doctor diagnosed the patient's symptoms as psychogenic.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45