schizothymia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A temperament characterised by elements of schizophrenia or schizoid personality disorder, while still within the bounds of normality.

Pronunciation

/ˌskɪzəˈθaɪmiə/

Word forms

schizothymia

Etymology

From schizo- + -thymia. From Ancient Greek σχῐ́ζω (skhĭ́zō, “to split”) + θῡμός (thūmós, “temper, disposition”). Compare cyclothymia.

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