psychical

/'saikikəl/

Thân thiện

A researcher studies psychical phenomena in a controlled experiment.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. outside the sphere of physical science
   • psychic phenomena
2. affecting or influenced by the human mind
   • psychic energy
   • psychic trauma

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