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spell vs psychological state

psychological state vs spell

spell and psychological state both are nouns.

spell is a verb but psychological state is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spell Yes No Yes No
psychological state Yes No No No
As nouns, psychological state is a hypernym of spell; that is, psychological state is a word with a broader meaning than spell:
  • spell: a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
  • psychological state: (psychology) a mental condition in which the qualities of a state are relatively constant even though the state itself may be dynamic
Other hypernyms of spell include mental condition, mental state, psychological condition.
spell (noun) psychological state (noun)
a verbal formula believed to have magical force (psychology) a mental condition in which the qualities of a state are relatively constant even though the state itself may be dynamic
a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition
spell (verb) psychological state (verb)
take turns working
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
indicate or signify
place under a spell
write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word)
relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn
Difference between spell and psychological state

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