psychical

The story

From Ancient Greek ψυχικός (psukhikós) + -al. By surface analysis, psyche + -ical.

First known use, by meaning

• from 17th c. Performed by or pertaining to the psyche (the mind, spirit, or both): mental, psychic.
• from 18th c. Pertaining to the animal nature of man, as opposed to the spirit.
• from 19th c. Outside the realm of the physical; supernatural, psychic.