schizophrenic
Schizophrenic (adj) means relating to, or affected by, schizophrenia. Example: “The clinic specializes in treating schizophrenic patients.”
How to use schizophrenic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to schizophrenia, or (informally) describing something that seems to pull in wildly different directions at once.
Using this word to describe indecisive or inconsistent behavior (rather than the medical condition) can come across as insensitive; many writers now avoid that loose usage.
Word forms
more schizophrenic comparative, schizophrenics plural, most schizophrenic superlative
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What does “schizophrenic” mean?
The word “schizophrenic” means relating to, or affected by, schizophrenia. In plain terms, relating to schizophrenia, or (informally) describing something that seems to pull in wildly different directions at once.
How do you pronounce “schizophrenic”?
“Schizophrenic” is pronounced skiht-suh-FREH-nihk (/ˌskɪtsəˈfɹɛnɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “schizophrenic” in a sentence?
Here is “schizophrenic” used in a sentence: “The clinic specializes in treating schizophrenic patients.”
What part of speech is “schizophrenic”?
Depending on how it is used, “schizophrenic” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “schizophrenic” a common word?
“Schizophrenic” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “schizophrenic” have?
“Schizophrenic” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to, or affected by, schizophrenia.
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