psychotic
adjective
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Pronunciation: /ˌsaɪˈkɒtɪk/
adj
Etymology: Derived in English from psychosis + -tic; compare French psychotique, German psychotisch. Attested from the late 19th century. Compare earlier neurotic.
- Of, related to, or suffering from psychosis.
“Direct evidence on psychotic behavior is the presence of either delusions or hallucinations (without insight into their pathological nature).”
“Increasing data suggests that regular marijuana use in adolescence may also be a risk factor for developing very serious psychotic disorders, especially schizophrenia.”
- Out of control, bizarre, or crazy.
“Full-bodied tribal rhythms, weird bendy bass lines, screechy high-end guitar melodies, and more psychotic lyrics about "Tension," "Butchers," and "Madness."”
“This had left the mother feeling "psychotic" and "helpless" because she could not change the family, the school, and society that she said had all caused the son harm.”
noun
Etymology: Derived in English from psychosis + -tic; compare French psychotique, German psychotisch. Attested from the late 19th century. Compare earlier neurotic.
- A person affected by psychosis.