"psychological moment" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: psychological moments [plural]
Etymology: Derived from a misunderstanding of German psychologische Moment, where Moment actually means momentum. Etymology templates: {{der|en|de|psychologische Moment}} German psychologische Moment, {{m|en|momentum}} momentum Head templates: {{en-noun}} psychological moment (plural psychological moments)
  1. The best time to do something, when those involved are in the most workable state of mind.
    Sense id: en-psychological_moment-en-noun-OKN9FCRT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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