1. Relating to the mind. [L. mens (ment-), mind] 2. Relating to the chin. SYN: genial, genian. [L. mentum, chin]
* * *
men·tal 'ment-əl adj
1 a) of or relating to the mind specif of or relating to the total emotional and intellectual response of an individual to external reality
b) of or relating to intellectual as contrasted with emotional activity
2 a) of, relating to, or affected by a psychiatric disorder <a \mental patient>
b) intended for the care or treatment of persons affected by psychiatric disorders <\mental hospitals>
men·tal·ly -əl-ē adv
* * *
Ⅰ. adj.
relating to or affecting the mind.
Ⅱ. adj.
relating to the chin.
* * *
men·tal (menґtəl) [L. mens mind] pertaining to the mind; called also phrenic and psychic.Medical dictionary. 2011.