mental
/ˈmen.təl/(adjective)
AWL Sublist 5CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
Relating to the mind, intellect, or psychological processes.
Key Academic Collocations
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mentalmentallymentality
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
psychologicalcognitivecerebralintellectualpsychic
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"Public health policies must place equal emphasis and funding on youth mental well-being alongside physical health infrastructure."
"Prolonged exposure to competitive workplace environments without adequate rest induces severe mental exhaustion and burnout."
"The survey records employee perceptions regarding corporate institutional support for chronic mental health challenges."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
'Mental health' and 'mental well-being' are primary terms in IELTS essays on stress, work-life balance, and youth welfare.