adjective
mental
MEN-tul/ˈmentl/
Relating to the mind or thought.
The geometric puzzle requires mental effort before the next piece can be placed.
Etymology
The pieces mean “relating to the mind.” This also underlies the use of mental for something performed in thought, as in mental arithmetic.
In context
practice mindfulness is like tending to your mental Garden it means being aware of the thoughts and emotions that bloom in your mind
More examples
- The students practice mental arithmetic without using calculators.
- Solving this puzzle takes considerable mental effort.
- Regular exercise can improve both physical and mental health.
Forms
mental
mentally adverb — In a way involving the mind.
mentality noun — A characteristic way of thinking.
Similar words
- cognitive
- Specifically concerns processes such as learning, remembering, and reasoning.
- psychological
- Often emphasizes emotions and behavior rather than thought alone.
- intellectual
- Emphasizes reasoning and understanding, especially with complex ideas.