How does the word sound?
History of this Word
"psycho" is from "psych" (soul or mind) spoken by people of Greece starting about 1000 B.C.
Notes
In this sense, it is a word added to another word to form a new word.
More words with this prefix,
psychohistory
psychopath
psychosomatic
psychoimmunology
Definition
A prefix added to the start of a word. Indicates that "mind" or "mental" modifies the word. Created to expand meanings. Can be used with many words to form new words.
Examples of how the word is used
| To perform well, precise psychomotor skills are often essential. |
| View mind-blowing pictures of outer space, psychedelic worlds and beautiful landscapes. |