Definition

In a way that relates to both psychological and social factors.

Example

The program was designed to support individuals psychosocially during their recovery process.

Conversation

I read an article about how our environments affect us psychosocially.

That sounds interesting! I’ve always thought our surroundings shape our behaviors.

Exactly! It really makes you think about community and relationships.

For sure, everyone should consider how they are influenced psychosocially.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Psychosocially → It is formed from "psycho-" (from Greek "psukhē", meaning soul or mind) and "social" (from Latin "socialis", meaning of companionship or society) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "psychosocially" refers to the interrelation of social factors and individual thought processes.

Memory Tip

Think of how the mind ('psycho-') interacts with society ('social') to remember that 'psychosocially' means in a manner that relates to both mental and social aspects.

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