psychogenic

adjective

psy·​cho·​gen·​ic ˌsī-kō-ˈje-nik How to pronounce psychogenic (audio)
: originating in the mind or in mental or emotional conflict
psychogenically
ˌsī-kō-ˈje-ni-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce psychogenic (audio)
adverb

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And the protagonist in Lost Highway is experiencing a psychogenic fugue? — David Marchese, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2025 According to Healthline, stress or chronic stress can lead to psychogenic blindness, which the outlet noted usually happens after a traumatic event. — Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 20 Aug. 2025 Experts believe that the girls suffered what is known as a mass psychogenic illness, a psychological condition that results in physical symptoms and spreads socially – much like a virus. — Shaon Lahiri, The Conversation, 7 July 2025 Matt Damon originated the role of the spy who suffers from psychogenic amnesia and is forced to unlock his connection to the CIA. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for psychogenic

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of psychogenic was in 1915

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psychogenic

adjective
psy·​cho·​gen·​ic -ˈjen-ik How to pronounce psychogenic (audio)
: originating in the mind : attributable to psychological or emotional factors
a psychogenic movement disorder
psychogenic impotence
compare somatogenic
psychogenically
-i-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce psychogenic (audio)
adverb
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