mental

[US]/ˈmentl/
[UK]/ˈmentl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. relating to the mind, psychological, intellectual, pertaining to mental illness

Phrases & Collocations

mental health

mental illness

mental well-being

mental disorder

mental state

mental retardation

mental development

mental model

mental disease

mental hospital

mental power

mental stress

mental work

mental outlook

mental status

mental process

mental activity

mental ability

mental pressure

mental lexicon

mental energy

Example Sentences

the burden of mental illness.

the mental furniture of the European.

a quick mental calculation.

the stigma of mental disorder.

a degree of physical or mental impairment.

mental images of happy times.See Usage Note at mental telepathy

he had a complete mental crack-up.

a whole range of physical and mental challenges.

disparity between mental labour and manual labour

a decreased mental vitality.

Real-world Examples

A. a desirable mental state for busy people.

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Not to mention all the mental health benefits.

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They can also report pain and mental confusion.

Source: This month VOA Special English

Exercise helps both mental and physical health.

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Meningoencephalitis can cause an altered mental state or seizures.

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It's the mental equivalent of going to a gym every day.

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Psychosomatic means a problem is mental or emotional rather than physical.

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In time, they will take on the mental that every successful lion must bear.

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Mental health experts welcome the extra support but warn about possible risks.

Source: VOA Slow English - America

We should abandon the prejudice against mental problems.

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