English Explanatory Dictionary

paedopsychology

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The systematic study or theoretical consideration of the nature, functioning, and development of the minds (or, more rarely, the souls) of children and/or infants; child psychology.

Pronunciation

/piːdəʊsaɪˈkɒləd͡ʒɪ/ /piːdəʊpsaɪˈkɒləd͡ʒɪ/ /ˌpiːdəʊsʌɪˈkɒləd͡ʒi/ /ˌpiːdəʊpsʌɪˈkɒləd͡ʒi/ /ˌpidoʊsaɪˈkɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌpidoʊpsaɪˈkɑləd͡ʒi/

Word forms

paedopsychology paidopsychology pedopsychology

Etymology

From paedo- (“child”) + psychology (“study of the mind”).

Derived words

paedopsychological paedopsychologist
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