Meaning & use
Mental
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Relating to the mind or to mental processes, as opposed to physical actions or states.
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The puzzle required intense mental effort to solve.
Her mental stamina helped her push through the exam.
A note on using this word
In casual British and Irish slang, "mental" is often used to describe something wild, crazy, or intense, quite apart from its clinical meaning.
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2. adjective
Informal: wild, crazy, or extremely intense.
The concert crowd went absolutely mental when the band appeared.
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