Psychological Counseling Terms

noun a term used in Chinese culture to refer to a respectful form of address for a woman, similar to 'Mrs.' or 'Ms.'

interjection used as a way to express surprise or emphasis

• In many Asian cultures, 'ma' is used as a respectful term for mother.
• Hey, ma, can you pass me the salt please?
• Ma, I'm so tired of this homework!
• The concept of 'ma' in Chinese philosophy represents balance and harmony.

adverb in a manner resulting in failure or termination before completion

• The experiment was conducted abortively due to technical issues.
• We tried to start the project but it ended abortively.
• The plan was going well until it all went abortively.
• Her attempt to reconcile with her friend ended abortively.