Schizophrenic
Pronunciation: /ˌʃɪzəˈfrɛnɪk/
Schizophrenic (adjective)
- Relating to a mental disorder causing changes in thinking, feeling, and behavior.
- Describing actions or thoughts that are very different or opposite.
Examples
- The doctor diagnosed the patient as schizophrenic.
- A schizophrenic episode can be challenging to manage.
Common collocations: schizophrenic symptoms, schizophrenic disorder, schizophrenic attitude, schizophrenic response, support for schizophrenics
Schizophrenic (noun)
- A person diagnosed with a mental disorder affecting thoughts and emotions.
Examples
- The clinic provides support for schizophrenics.
- Schizophrenics may require specialized care.