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   mental

   /ˈmɛntl/

   adjective

   • 1. relating to the mind: "mental faculties" Similar intellectualcerebralbrainrationalpsychologicalcognitiveabstractconceptualtheoreticalrare:mindlyphrenicOpposite physical
   • ▪ done by or occurring in the mind: "a quick mental calculation"
   • 2. relating to disorders of the mind: "mental health" Similar psychiatricpsychogenic
   • 3. mad; insane: informal British "I think he was a little worried that I might be mental" Similar madinsanementally illcertifiablederangeddementedof unsound mindout of one's mindnot in one's right mindsick in the headnot togethercrazycrazedlunaticnon compos mentisunbalancedunhingedunstabledisturbeddistractedstark madmanicfrenziedravingdistraughtfrantichystericaldeliriouspsychoticpsychopathicmad as a hattermad as a March harefoaming at the mouthsectionableinformal:mentaloff one's headout of one's headoff one's nutnutsnuttynutty as a fruitcakeoff one's rockernot (quite) right in the headround the bendstark raving madraving madbatsbonkerscuckoocrackedloopyloonybananaslocodippyscrewyschizoidtouchedgagaoff the wallnot all therenot right upstairsbarmycrackersbarkingbarking madstark staring madbattydottyround the twistoff one's trolleyas daft as a brushnot the full shillingup the poleaway with the fairiesbuggynutsynutsoout of one's treemeshugasquirrellywackoinformal:bushedyarraporangihave a screw loosehave bats in the/one's belfryhave kangaroos in the/one's top paddockOpposite sane

   Word Origin late Middle English: from late Latin mentalis, from Latin mens, ment- ‘mind’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMENTAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   MENTAL definition: 1. relating to the mind, or involving the process of thinking: 2. full of activity or excitement…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › mentalMental Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of MENTAL is of or relating to the mind; specifically : of or relating to the total emotional and intellectual response of an individual to external reality. How to use mental in a sentence.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › mentalMental - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   adjective. involving the mind or an intellectual process. “ mental images of happy times” “ mental calculations” “in a terrible mental state” “ mental suffering” “free from mental defects” synonyms: intellectual, noetic, rational. of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind. moral. psychological rather than physical or tangible in effect

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › mentalMENTAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Mental is an adjective that means relating to the mind. It is especially used in contrast with physical, which means relating to the body. Mental is commonly used in the context of psychological disorders or the care and treatment of people who have them. One of its most common uses is in the phrase mental health.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMENTAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Mental means relating to the state or the health of a person's mind. The mental state that had created her psychosis was no longer present. ...mental health problems.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmental adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of mental adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › mentalMental - definition of mental by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Of or relating to the mind: mental powers; mental health. 2. Executed or performed by the mind; existing in the mind: mental calculation; a mental image. 3. a. Slang Emotionally upset; crazed: got mental when he saw the dent in his new car. b. Offensive Slang Having a mental illness or intellectual disability. c.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMENTAL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   relating to the mind, or involving the process of thinking: mental health / illness. a mental disorder / hospital. Fewer examples. I had a complete mental block about his name. He has a long history of mental illness. The exam is designed to test your mental arithmetic. The defendant claims he was suffering from a mental disorder.

10. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 154543Mental health: Definition, common disorders, early signs, and...

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    Mar 22, 2024 · Mental health refers to cognitive, behavioral, and emotional well-being. We define mental health, explain different disorders, and assess potential treatments.

11. www.who.int › health-topics › mental-healthMental health - World Health Organization (WHO)

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    Mar 11, 2024 · Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community. It has intrinsic and instrumental value and is integral to our well-being.