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psychophysics

[ sahy-koh-fiz-iks ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)
  1. the branch of psychology that deals with the relationships between physical stimuli and resulting sensations and mental states.

psychophysics

/ ˌsaɪkəʊˈfɪzɪks /

noun

  1. functioning as singular the branch of psychology concerned with the relationship between physical stimuli and the effects they produce in the mind
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌpsychoˈphysical, adjective
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Other Words From

  • psy·cho·phys·i·cal [sahy-koh-, fiz, -i-k, uh, l], psycho·physic adjective
  • psycho·physi·cal·ly adverb
  • psy·cho·phys·i·cist [sahy-koh-, fiz, -, uh, -sist], noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of psychophysics1

From the German word Psychophysik, dating back to 1875–80. See psycho-, physics
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Example Sentences

The relations so determined constitute the newest of the sciences, psychophysiology or psychophysics.

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