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schizophrenic

 
Dictionary: schiz·o·phren·ic   (skĭt'sə-frĕn'ĭk) pronunciation
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adj.
  1. Of, relating to, or affected with schizophrenia.
  2. Of, relating to, or characterized by the coexistence of disparate or antagonistic elements.
n.
One who is affected with schizophrenia.

schizophrenically schiz'o·phren'i·cal·ly adv.

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(skĭt'sə-frĕn'ĭk)
adj.

Of, relating to, or affected by schizophrenia.

n.

One who is affected with schizophrenia.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: someone who is afflicted with schizophrenia

The adjective schizophrenic has 3 meanings:

Meaning #1: suffering from some form of schizophrenia

Meaning #2: of or relating to or characteristic of schizophrenia
  Synonym: schizoid
  Pertains to noun: schizophrenia (meaning #1)

Meaning #3: suffering from a form of schizophrenia characterized by foolish mannerisms and senseless laughter along with delusions and regressive behavior
  Synonym: hebephrenic

 
 

 

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