psychiatric
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for psychiatric, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Relating to psychiatry, the medical treatment of mental illness.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use psychiatric
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From psychiatry plus the adjective suffix -ic.
Full origin of psychiatric →Frequently asked questions
What does “psychiatric” mean?
The word “psychiatric” means relating to psychiatry, the medical treatment of mental illness. In plain terms, having to do with diagnosing or treating mental illness medically.
How do you pronounce “psychiatric”?
“Psychiatric” is pronounced seye-kee-AT-rihk (/ˌsaɪ.kiˈæt.ɹɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “psychiatric” in a sentence?
Here is “psychiatric” used in a sentence: “He was admitted to a psychiatric hospital after the breakdown.”
What part of speech is “psychiatric”?
“Psychiatric” is an adjective.
Is “psychiatric” a common word?
“Psychiatric” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
What is the difference between "psychiatric" and "psychological"?
"Psychiatric" relates to psychiatry, the medical treatment of mental illness, which is led by doctors and can involve medication. "Psychological" relates more broadly to the mind, thoughts, and behaviour, and to the wider field of psychology, which is not primarily medical.
What is the difference between "psychiatric" and "mental"?
"Mental" relates broadly to the mind, while "psychiatric" relates specifically to psychiatry and its medical treatment of mental illness. A "psychiatric hospital," for instance, is one that specialises in treating mental health conditions.
What nouns commonly follow "psychiatric"?
Frequent pairings include "psychiatric hospital," "psychiatric care," "psychiatric evaluation," "psychiatric nurse," and "psychiatric disorder." Each connects to psychiatry, the medical field concerned with treating mental illness.