Psychiatrist

Pronunciation: /saɪˈkaɪətrɪst/

Definitions of psychiatrist

noun a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illnesses

Example Sentences

A1 The psychiatrist helps people with their mental health.

A2 My friend's sister is studying to become a psychiatrist.

B1 The psychiatrist prescribed medication for the patient's anxiety.

B2 After a few sessions with the psychiatrist, the patient began to feel more at ease.

C1 The psychiatrist specializes in treating patients with complex psychological disorders.

C2 The renowned psychiatrist was invited to speak at the international conference on mental health.

Examples of psychiatrist in a Sentence

formal The psychiatrist conducted a thorough evaluation of the patient's mental health.

informal I have an appointment with my psychiatrist next week.

slang My psychiatrist is really cool and easy to talk to.

figurative She was like a psychiatrist, analyzing every detail of the situation.

Grammatical Forms of psychiatrist

• past tense: psychiatristed
• plural: psychiatrists
• comparative: more psychiatrist
• superlative: most psychiatrist
• present tense: psychiatrist
• future tense: will psychiatrist
• perfect tense: have psychiatrist
• continuous tense: is psychiatrist
• singular: psychiatrist
• positive degree: psychiatrist
• infinitive: to psychiatrist
• gerund: psychiatristing
• participle: psychiatristed

Origin and Evolution of psychiatrist

First Known Use: 1808 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'psychiatrist' originated from the Greek words 'psyche' meaning soul or mind, and 'iatros' meaning healer or physician.

Evolution of the word: The term 'psychiatrist' was first used in the early 19th century to describe a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of mental disorders. Over time, the role of psychiatrists has evolved to include a broader range of mental health services beyond just medical treatment.