Schizophrenic

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Pronunciation: /ˌskɪtsəˈfrɛnɪk/

Definitions of schizophrenic

adjective relating to or characteristic of schizophrenia; displaying symptoms of schizophrenia

Example Sentences

A1 Some people with schizophrenia may hear voices that others do not hear.

A2 She showed signs of schizophrenic behavior, such as talking to imaginary friends.

B1 The psychiatrist diagnosed him with a schizophrenic disorder after a series of evaluations.

B2 The medication helped manage his schizophrenic symptoms, allowing him to function better in daily life.

C1 The artist's work was described as having a schizophrenic style, blending different genres and techniques.

C2 The novel delves into the protagonist's complex and schizophrenic mind, exploring the depths of human consciousness.

Examples of schizophrenic in a Sentence

formal The psychiatrist diagnosed the patient with schizophrenia, a serious and complex mental disorder.

informal My cousin's friend is schizophrenic and sometimes has trouble distinguishing between reality and hallucinations.

slang Some people use the term 'schizophrenic' casually to describe something that is chaotic or disorganized.

figurative The company's marketing strategy was schizophrenic, with conflicting messages and inconsistent branding.

Grammatical Forms of schizophrenic

past tense

schizophrenic'd

plural

schizophrenics

comparative

more schizophrenic

superlative

most schizophrenic

present tense

schizophrenic

future tense

will be schizophrenic

perfect tense

have been schizophrenic

continuous tense

is being schizophrenic

singular

schizophrenic

positive degree

schizophrenic

infinitive

to be schizophrenic

gerund

schizophrenicing

participle

schizophrenic

Origin and Evolution of schizophrenic

First Known Use: 1908 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'schizophrenic' originates from the Greek roots 'schizo' meaning split and 'phren' meaning mind, coined by Swiss psychiatrist Eugen Bleuler.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe a specific mental disorder characterized by a split between thought, emotion, and behavior, the term 'schizophrenic' has evolved to also be used colloquially to describe contradictory or inconsistent behavior or beliefs.