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schizophrenics

/ˌskɪtsəˈfrɛnɪks/

/ˌskɪtsoʊˈfrɛnɪks/

schizophrenicnoun

schizophrenics

/ˌskɪtsəˈfrɛnɪk/

/ˌskɪtsoʊˈfrɛnɪk/

Definitions

A person who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia.

The hospital ward treats paranoids, depressives, and schizophrenics.

schizophrenicadjective

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of schizophrenia, a mental disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thinking.

The patient exhibited schizophrenic symptoms that required immediate medical attention.

Describing something as having inconsistent or contradictory elements, often used metaphorically.

The company's schizophrenic marketing strategy confused customers with its mixed messages.