Definition

This word describes anything that involves movement or physical activity that is connected to mental processes or thoughts.

Example

The therapist focused on psychomotor skills to help the patient regain movement control.

Conversation

Have you heard about psychomotor skills in sports?

Yeah, I think they relate to how our brain controls movement.

Exactly! It's interesting how mental focus can improve psychomotor performance.

For sure! That’s why practice is so important.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Psychomotor is formed from "psycho-" (from Greek "psukhē", meaning soul or mind) and "motor" (from Latin "motor", meaning mover or one that moves). The word refers to the relationship between mental processes and physical movement.

Memory Tip

Think of 'psycho-' relating to the mind and 'motor' meaning to move — this helps you remember that 'psychomotor' involves movements influenced by mental processes.

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