psyche

C1
Pronunciation
/ˈsaɪ.ki/
/ˈsaɪk/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

The human soul, mind, or spirit.

2 Definition

(chiefly psychology) The human mind as the central force in thought, emotion, and behavior of an individual.

3 Definition

A small white butterfly, Leptosia nina, family Pieridae, of Asia and Australasia.

4 Definition

The study of the human mind.

5 Definition

The study of human behavior.

6 Definition

The study of animal behavior.

7 Definition

The mental, emotional, and behavioral characteristics pertaining to a specified person, group, or activity.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To put (someone) into a required psychological frame of mind.

2 Definition

To intimidate (someone) emotionally using psychology.

3 Definition

To treat (someone) using psychoanalysis.

Interjection
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Used abruptly after a sentence to indicate that the speaker is only joking.