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Psycho-

Psy′cho-

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A combining form from Gr.
ψυχή
the soul, the mind, the understanding;
as,
psycho
logy
.

Definition 2024

psycho-

psycho-

See also: psycho

English

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psycho-

  1. Forms terms relating to the soul, the mind, or to psychology.
    • 2012, Richard Overy, ‘The Mind of Evil’, Literary Review, issue 399:
      This endeavour forms the core of Daniel Pick's fascinating study of the mobilisation of psychoanalysis not only for the Allied war effort, but for a postwar world momentarily seduced by the idea that war and violence might be eridicated by a bit of psycho-science.

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Dutch

Pronunciation

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ψυχή ‎(psukhḗ, “soul”)

Prefix

psycho-

  1. psycho-
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French

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ψυχή ‎(psukhḗ, “soul”)

Prefix

psycho-

  1. psycho-

Derived terms

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ψυχή ‎(psukhḗ, “soul”)

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