Mental
(adjective)
- Relating to the mind or intellect.
- Relating to mental illness.
- Requiring or using mental abilities.
- Having a psychological, rather than a physical, basis.
Origin:
From late latin 'mentalis' (of the mind), from latin 'mens' (mind).
Examples:
- The patient was diagnosed with a mental disorder.
- Playing chess requires a lot of mental concentration.
- The exam was very mental and required a lot of critical thinking.
- The therapist said that the patient's issues were more mental than physical.
- The team's success was due to their mental toughness.