Mental
Example: Mental effort improves problem-solving ability
Definition
"Mental" refers to anything related to the mind or intellectual processes. It encompasses activities involving thinking, reasoning, understanding, and emotional states. For example, "mental effort" involves the use of cognitive functions to improve problem-solving ability or make decisions.
Etymology
The word "mental" comes from the Latin word 'mentalis,' which relates to the mind ('mens' meaning 'mind'). It entered English in the late Middle Ages, often used in philosophical and psychological contexts. Did you know? The root 'ment' also appears in words like 'mention' and 'commend,' linking them all to the concept of the mind.
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"Mental" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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