psychical
/'saikikəl/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to phenomena outside the sphere of physical science: "Psychical" describes events, abilities, or forces that are considered to exist beyond the scope of conventional physical laws, often associated with the mind or spirit.
- Relating to or affecting the human mind: "Psychical" pertains to mental processes, energy, or experiences that originate in or influence the psyche.
Usage
- The adjective "psychical" is used to modify nouns related to non-physical phenomena, mental energy, or psychological impact. It is often used in academic, psychological, or parapsychological contexts.
- It is synonymous with "psychic" in many contexts, though "psychical" can sometimes sound more formal or academic.
Examples
- Relating to non-physical phenomena:
- The researcher studied psychical phenomena such as telepathy and precognition.
- They attended a lecture on psychical research.
- Relating to the mind:
- The accident left her with profound psychical trauma.
- He channeled his psychical energy into creative work.
Advanced Usage
- "Psychical research": A formal term for the systematic study of paranormal phenomena.
- The Society for Psychical Research was founded in the 19th century.
- "Psychical distance": In aesthetics, a degree of emotional detachment necessary for the appreciation of art.
- Maintaining a certain psychical distance allows one to critique a work objectively.
Variants and Related Words
- Psychic (adj/n): Very similar in meaning to "psychical"; can also refer to a person claiming extrasensory abilities.
- She visited a psychic who claimed to have visions. (Here, "psychic" is a noun.)
- He had a psychic experience. (Here, "psychic" is an adjective.)
- Psychology (n): The scientific study of the human mind and its functions.
- Psychicalist (n, rare): A person who believes in or studies psychical phenomena.
Synonyms
- Paranormal: Beyond the scope of normal scientific understanding.
- Metaphysical: Relating to the abstract or non-physical nature of reality.
- Mental: Relating to the mind.
- Spiritual: Relating to the human spirit or soul, as opposed to material things.
Antonyms
- Physical: Relating to the body or material things, as opposed to the mind or spirit.
- Material: Concerned with physical substance or matter.
- Corporeal: Having a physical body; tangible.
Related Phrases and Concepts
- Psychic powers: Abilities like telepathy or clairvoyance.
- The character in the novel possessed psychic powers.
- Psychic healing: A form of healing purportedly using mental or spiritual energy.
- Some cultures have traditions of psychic healing.
- Psychic pain: Intense emotional or mental suffering.
- The loss caused him immense psychic pain.
Adjective
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outside the sphere of physical science
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psychic phenomena
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affecting or influenced by the human mind
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psychic energy
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psychic trauma
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