Schizotypy

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Pronunciation: /ˈskɪzəˌtaɪpi/

Definitions of schizotypy

noun a personality trait characterized by odd or eccentric beliefs, behavior, and speech patterns

Example Sentences

A1 Schizotypy is a term used to describe a personality trait.

A2 Some researchers believe that schizotypy may be linked to creativity.

B1 Individuals with high levels of schizotypy may have difficulty in social situations.

B2 There is ongoing debate among psychologists about the relationship between schizotypy and schizophrenia.

C1 Researchers are conducting studies to better understand the underlying mechanisms of schizotypy.

C2 Psychiatrists use various assessments to measure the severity of schizotypy in patients.

Examples of schizotypy in a Sentence

formal Schizotypy is a personality disorder characterized by odd beliefs and behaviors.

informal Some people with schizotypy may have strange thoughts or ideas.

slang People with schizotypy might come off as a bit 'out there' sometimes.

figurative His creativity was so intense, it bordered on schizotypy.

Grammatical Forms of schizotypy

plural

schizotypies

comparative

more schizotypic

superlative

most schizotypic

present tense

exhibits schizotypy

future tense

will experience schizotypy

perfect tense

has experienced schizotypy

continuous tense

is displaying schizotypy

singular

schizotypy

positive degree

schizotypy

infinitive

to exhibit schizotypy

gerund

experiencing schizotypy

participle

exhibited schizotypy

Origin and Evolution of schizotypy

First Known Use: 1900 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'schizotypy' originates from the Greek words 'schizo' meaning split and 'typos' meaning type.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in psychology to describe a personality trait characterized by odd beliefs or behaviors resembling schizophrenia, the term has evolved to encompass a broader range of cognitive and perceptual abnormalities.