psychodiagnostics
Syllables
psy-cho-di-ag-nos-tics
Pronunciation
/ˌsaɪkoʊdaɪæɡˈnɑːstɪks/
Stress
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Morphemes
psycho- + diagnost- + -ics
The word 'psychodiagnostics' is divided into six syllables: psy-cho-di-ag-nos-tics, with primary stress on the final syllable. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'psycho-', the root 'diagnost-', and the suffix '-ics'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant rules.
Definitions
- 1
The systematic identification of psychological problems or disorders through the use of tests and interviews.
“The therapist specialized in psychodiagnostics.”
“Accurate psychodiagnostics are crucial for effective treatment planning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the sixth syllable ('tics'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ics'.
Syllables
psy — Open syllable, initial syllable.. cho — Open syllable.. di — Open syllable.. ag — Closed syllable.. nos — Closed syllable.. tics — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
psycho-
Greek origin (ψυχή *psychē*), meaning 'mind, soul'. Denotes relating to the mind.
diagnost-
Greek origin (διάγνωσις *diagnōsis*), meaning 'discernment, recognition'. Core meaning of identifying a problem.
-ics
Greek origin (-ικος *-ikos*). Forms a noun denoting a field of study or practice.
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