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psychotic

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/saɪˈkɒtɪk/ · psy-cho-tic

Relating to or affected by a severe mental disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Relating to or affected by a severe mental disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality.

ایک شدید ذہنی مرض سے متعلق یا متاثر جس میں حقیقت سے دوری ہوتی ہے۔

نفسیاتی

nafsiati

Synonyms

delusionalinsanedementedخود پرستپاگلدیوانہ

Antonyms

sanerationallucidعاقلمعتدلہوشیار

Common Collocations

  • psychotic episode
  • psychotic disorder
  • psychotic symptoms

Example Sentences

The patient exhibited psychotic behavior during the assessment.

مریض نے اندازے کے دوران نفسیاتی رویہ ظاہر کیا۔

Mariz ne andaazay ke doran nafsiati rawaya zahir kiya.

Treatment for psychotic disorders often includes therapy and medication.

نفسیاتی بیماریوں کا علاج عموماً تھراپی اور دواؤں پر مشتمل ہوتا ہے۔

Nafsiati bimariyon ka ilaaj aam tor par therapy aur dawaon par mushtamil hota hai.

He was diagnosed with a psychotic disorder after his erratic behavior.

اس کا غیر مستحکم رویہ دیکھ کر اس کا نفسیاتی مرض کا پتہ لگا۔

Us ka gher mustahkim rawaya dekh kar us ka nafsiati marz ka pata laga.

Easily Confused With

neurotic:Neurotic refers to mild mental disturbances that do not disconnect someone from reality, while psychotic refers to severe conditions that do.

Word Family

psychosis
nounنفسیات
psychologist
nounنفسیاتی ماہر
psychotherapy
nounنفسیاتی علاج

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'psyche' (mind) + 'tic' (related to), which relates to severe mind issues.

Imagine a person disconnected from reality, surrounded by chaotic visuals.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

آگے آگے دیکھئے، ہو نہ جائے کچھ انعکاسِ ہستی یہاں تو سبھی ہیں مِرے اپنا ہی خُود کا یہ مجنون بھی

Aage aage dekhiye, ho na jaaye kuch in’ikas-e-hasti Yahan to sabhi hain mere apna hi khud ka ye majnoon bhi

Look ahead, lest there be a reflection of existence, all are here, even this madman of mine.

Mirza Ghalib, Unverified

* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پاگلوں کا کوئی نذرانہ نہیں ہوتا

Pagalon ka koi nazrana nahin hota

There is no tribute from madmen.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "psychotikos" — of the mind

First known use: 1900

The term 'psychotic' has been used since the early 20th century to describe severe mental disorders involving a disconnection from reality.