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- [men-tl]
- /ˈmɛn tl/
- /ˈmentl/
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- [men-tl]
- /ˈmɛn tl/
Definitions of mental word
- adjective mental of or relating to the chin. 1
- noun mental Informal. a person with a psychological disorder: a fascist group made up largely of mentals. 1
- noun mental Of or relating to the mind. 1
- adjective mental of the mind 1
- adjective mental crazy 1
- adjective mental in the mind 1
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Origin of mental
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Late Latin mentālis, equivalent to Latin ment- (stem of mēns) mind + -ālis -al1
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Parts of speech for Mental
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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mental popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mental
adj mental
- subjective — existing in the mind; belonging to the thinking subject rather than to the object of thought (opposed to objective).
- spiritual — of, relating to, or consisting of spirit; incorporeal.
- cerebral — If you describe someone or something as cerebral, you mean that they are intellectual rather than emotional.
- psychic — of or relating to the human soul or mind; mental (opposed to physical).
- intellectual — appealing to or engaging the intellect: intellectual pursuits.
adjective mental
- emotional — Of or relating to a person's emotions.
- conceptual — Conceptual means related to ideas and concepts formed in the mind.
- perceptual — of, relating to, or involving perception.
- abstract — An abstract idea or way of thinking is based on general ideas rather than on real things and events.
- insane — not sane; not of sound mind; mentally deranged.
Antonyms for mental
adj mental
- sane — free from mental derangement; having a sound, healthy mind: a sane person.
- physical — of or relating to the body: physical exercise.
- body — Your body is all your physical parts, including your head, arms, and legs.
- balanced — A balanced report, book, or other document takes into account all the different opinions on something and presents information in a fair and reasonable way.
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