psychotic
UK: saɪˈkɒtɪk | US: saɪˈkɑːtɪk
adj. relating to or affected by psychosis
adj. exhibiting extreme irrationality or detachment from reality
n. a person affected by psychosis
psychotic = psych<mind> + otic<adjective suffix>
- psych<mind>: From Greek psychē (ψυχή), meaning "soul, mind, or breath of life."
- otic<adjective suffix>: From Greek -ōtikos, used to form adjectives, often relating to a condition or state.
Etymology Origin:
The word psychotic emerged in the late 19th century, combining psych- (mind) with -otic (pertaining to a condition). It reflects the medical understanding of psychosis as a severe mental disorder. The root psych- appears in many psychology-related terms, while -otic is common in medical adjectives (e.g., neurotic). The term originally described symptoms of mental fragmentation, later formalized in psychiatry.
The patient exhibited psychotic symptoms, including hallucinations and paranoia.
His behavior became increasingly erratic and psychotic.
The film portrayed a psychotic villain with terrifying realism.
Early intervention can help manage psychotic disorders effectively.
She was diagnosed with a psychotic episode triggered by extreme stress.