Psychee vs. Psyche: What's the Difference?
Edited by Sumera Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 19, 2023
"Psychee" is an incorrect spelling, while "Psyche" is the correct spelling referring to the human soul, mind, or spirit.
Which is correct: Psychee or Psyche
How to spell Psyche?
Psychee is Incorrect
Psyche is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember "Psyche" is also a Greek mythological character; there's no extra "e".
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 18, 2023
In psychology, the study of the mind, the root is "Psyche", not "Psychee".
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Oct 18, 2023
"Psyche" has the same number of letters as "soul".
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Oct 18, 2023
"Psychee" might sound like an extended version, but sometimes less is more.
Harlon Moss
Oct 18, 2023
Think of the word "psychology" and how it doesn't have an extra 'e' after "psyche".
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Oct 18, 2023
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Psychee and Psyche Definitions
Psyche
Psyche can also denote the essence of one's being.
EThe artist pours her psyche into her work.
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Sep 05, 2023
Psyche
Psyche is a term referring to the human mind or soul.
The trauma affected her psyche deeply.
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Sep 05, 2023
Psyche
Psyche represents the inner thoughts and feelings of an individual.
His psyche was filled with conflicting emotions.
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Sep 05, 2023
Psyche
In Greek mythology, Psyche is a mortal woman who becomes immortal after marrying Eros.
The tale of Eros and Psyche is a classic love story.
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Sep 05, 2023
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Psyche
A young woman who loved and was loved by Eros and was united with him after Aphrodite's jealousy was overcome. She subsequently became the personification of the soul.
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Sep 04, 2023
Psyche
(chiefly psychology) The human mind as the central force in thought, emotion, and behavior of an individual.
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Sep 04, 2023
Psyche
A small white butterfly, Leptosia nina, family Pieridae, of Asia and Australasia.
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Sep 04, 2023
Psyche
(transitive) To put (someone) into a required psychological frame of mind.
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Sep 04, 2023
Psyche
A lovely maiden, daughter of a king and mistress of Eros, or Cupid. She is regarded as the personification of the soul.
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Sep 04, 2023
Psyche
That which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason;
His mind wandered
I couldn't get his words out of my head
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Sep 04, 2023
Psyche
The immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
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Psyche
(Greek mythology) a beautiful princess loved by Cupid who visited her at night and told her she must not try to see him; became the personification of the soul
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Psyche
Psyche is the totality of the human consciousness and unconsciousness.
Exploring one's psyche can be a lifelong journey.
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Sep 05, 2023
FAQs
Which preposition is used with Psyche?
Typically "of" or "in", depending on context.
Sara Rehman
Oct 18, 2023
Which article is used with Psyche?
Both "a" and "the" can be used depending on context.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 18, 2023
Is Psyche a negative or positive word?
Neutral, though context can give it positive or negative connotations.
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Oct 18, 2023
Which vowel is used before Psyche?
It depends on the context; typically "a" or "the".
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Oct 18, 2023
Why is it called Psyche?
It is derived from the Ancient Greek word "psykhē" meaning "soul" or "breath".
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Oct 18, 2023
What is the verb form of Psyche?
There isn't a direct verb form, but "psych" can be used informally as in "to psych out".
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Oct 18, 2023
Is Psyche a vowel or consonant?
It is a word composed of both vowels and consonants.
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Oct 18, 2023
What is the second form of Psyche?
N/A; it's a noun, so it doesn't have verb forms.
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Oct 18, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Psyche?
Standard conjunctions like "and" or "or" can be used.
Sara Rehman
Oct 18, 2023
Is Psyche a countable noun?
Yes, you can have one psyche or multiple psyches.
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Oct 18, 2023
How is Psyche used in a sentence?
"The novel delves deeply into the protagonist's psyche."
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Oct 18, 2023
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