psychogenesis

psy·cho·gen·e·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sahy-kuh-jen-uh-sis]
- /ˌsaɪ kəˈdʒɛn ə sɪs/
- /sˌaɪkəʊdʒˈenɪsˌɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sahy-kuh-jen-uh-sis]
- /ˌsaɪ kəˈdʒɛn ə sɪs/

Definitions of psychogenesis word

noun psychogenesis genesis of the psyche. 1
noun psychogenesis Psychology. the origin of physical or psychological states, normal or abnormal, out of the interplay of conscious and unconscious psychological forces. 1
noun psychogenesis Pathology. the origin of symptoms as a result of emotional causes. 1
noun psychogenesis the study of the origin and development of personality, human behaviour, and mental processes 0
noun psychogenesis origination and development within the psyche, or mind; specif., the development of physical disorders as a result of mental conflicts rather than from organic causes 0
noun psychogenesis the origin and development of the psyche, or mind 0

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Origin of psychogenesis

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

From New Latin, dating back to 1830-40; See origin at psycho-, -genesis

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psychogenesis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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