First Known Use: 15th century
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1mental
adjective men·tal \ˈmen-təl\
Definition of MENTAL
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a : of or relating to the mind; specifically : of or relating to the total emotional and intellectual response of an individual to external reality <mental health> b : of or relating to intellectual as contrasted with emotional activity c : of, relating to, or being intellectual as contrasted with overt physical activity d : occurring or experienced in the mind : inner <mental anguish> e : relating to the mind, its activity, or its products as an object of study : ideological f : relating to spirit or idea as opposed to matter
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: of or relating to telepathic or mind-reading powers
— men·tal·ly \-təl-ē\ adverb
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Origin of MENTAL
Middle English, from Late Latin mentalis, from Latin ment-, mens mind — more at mind
Other Psychology Terms
2mental
adjective
Definition of MENTAL
: of or relating to the chin : genial
Origin of MENTAL
Latin mentum chin — more at mouth
First Known Use: circa 1727
MENTAL Defined for Kids
mental
adjective men·tal \ˈmen-təl\
Definition of MENTAL for Kids
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: of or relating to the mind <mental abilities> <mental illness>
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: done in the mind <mental arithmetic>
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: intended for the care of persons affected by a disorder of the mind <a mental hospital>
— men·tal·ly adverb
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