schizophrenic

== English == === Etymology === From schizophrenia + -ic. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌskɪtsəˈfɹɛnɪk/ Rhymes: -ɛnɪk === Adjective === schizophrenic (comparative more schizophrenic, superlative most schizophrenic) Of or relating to schizophrenia. (of a person) Afflicted with schizophrenia; having difficulty with perception of reality. (informal or dated) Exhibiting more than one personality; having a wildly changeable personality. (informal or dated) Having qualities that strongly conflict or are at odds. ==== Usage notes ==== The informal use of this word (confusing the condition with multiple personality disorder) is discouraged to avoid stigmatization and misunderstanding of the disorder. ==== Derived terms ==== schizophrenic number ==== Related terms ==== nonschizophrenic paranoid schizophrenic schizo ==== Translations ==== === Noun === schizophrenic (plural schizophrenics) A person suffering from schizophrenia. ==== Translations ====