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metapsychology

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The philosophical study of psychology and of the mind.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: human-sciences, psychology, sciences

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Meaning 2

A set of principles governing Freudian psychology.

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Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: human-sciences, psychology, sciences

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Meaning 3

The study of how human experience forms, filters perception and shapes identity.

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Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek μετᾰ́ (metắ) Ancient Greek μετᾰ- (metă-)lbor. English meta- English psychology English metapsychology From meta- + psychology.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: métapsychologie — principles of psychology
  • Italian: metapsicologia (1,2) — principles of psychology
  • Turkish: metapsikoloji — principles of psychology