Meaning & Definition of word "Psychotic"

Psychotic

/saɪˈkɒtɪk/

1. A person who is affected by psychosis.
- Example: He was labeled a psychotic due to his extreme paranoia and hallucinations.
2. An individual exhibiting severe mental disorder symptoms.
- Example: In the film, the main character is portrayed as a psychotic, struggling with his perception of reality.

1. Relating to or having a severe mental disorder, characterized by a disconnection from reality, often manifesting as delusions or hallucinations.
- Example: The patient exhibited psychotic behavior, questioning the reality of those around him.
2. Characterized by irrational thoughts, delusions, or hallucinations.
- Example: Her psychotic episodes made it difficult for her to maintain relationships.
3. Pertaining to or affected by psychosis.
- Example: The doctor diagnosed him as being in a psychotic state after he stopped taking his medication.

Derived from Greek 'psyche' meaning mind and '-otic' relating to a condition or process.

psychotic break:

A severe mental state where a person loses contact with reality.

psychotic episode:

A period of time where an individual experiences psychotic symptoms.

psychotic features:

Symptoms indicative of a severe mental disorder, including hallucinations or delusions.

psychosis:

A severe mental disorder characterized by a disconnected from reality.

schizophrenia:

A chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.

Meaning: Losing touch with reality due to extreme stress.

Example Sentence: After all that pressure, he went totally psychotic.

Meaning: Acting in an irrational or overly dramatic manner.

Example Sentence: She freaked out over the smallest thing; it was like she was being psychotic.