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mental division

[ˈmɛntəl dɪˈvɪʒən]
nounpl: mental divisions
divisão mental
1. The cognitive process of separating or categorizing mental concepts, thoughts, or ideas into distinct groups or categories
The mental division between work and personal life is essential for work-life balance.
A divisão mental entre trabalho e vida pessoal é essencial para o equilíbrio entre vida profissional e pessoal.
2. A psychological separation or distinction made in the mind between different concepts or domains of thought
Making a mental division between facts and opinions helps improve critical thinking.
Fazer uma divisão mental entre fatos e opiniões ajuda a melhorar o pensamento crítico.
3. In psychology, the compartmentalization of conflicting thoughts, emotions, or memories
The patient's mental division prevented them from integrating traumatic memories.
A divisão mental do paciente impediu que integrasse as memórias traumáticas.
Synonyms
mental compartmentalizationcognitive separationpsychological divisioncategorizationsegregation of thought
Antonyms
mental integrationholistic thinkingunified consciousness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
divisão mental
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
divisão mental
Standard usage in European Portuguese; sometimes 'compartimentalização mental'
General
separação mental
Alternative translation emphasizing separation

Related Idioms & Phrases

mental block
mind over matter
compartmentalize one's thoughts
split one's focus
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