Psychiatric
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌsaɪ.kiˈæt.ɹɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Psychiatric is an adjective meaning Of, or relating to, psychiatry.
Meaning
Of, or relating to, psychiatry.
More Meanings
- (dated) A person who has a psychiatric disorder.
Example Sentences
Some women with postpartum depression and thyroid imbalance may require antidepressants and psychiatric therapy.
They are the tuberculars, the psychiatrics, and the older men suffering from chronic conditions. All of those men are totally disabled.
Word Forms
- psychiatrics
Synonyms for psychiatric
Depending on context, synonyms include psychiatrical.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include psychiatrical, psych, therapist, neuro, psychoactive, psychotropic.
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