psychology
|psy-cho-lo-gy|
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/saɪˈkɑːlədʒi/
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/saɪˈkɒlədʒi/
study of the mind
Etymology
Etymology Information
'psychology' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'psychologia,' where 'psyche' meant 'soul' and 'logia' meant 'study of.'
Historical Evolution
'psychologia' transformed into the Latin word 'psychologia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'psychology' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'study of the soul,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'study of the mind and behavior.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context.
She is studying psychology at university.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40