psychotic

Definition

Of, related to, or suffering from psychosis.

Etymology

Derived in English from psychosis + -tic; compare French psychotique, German psychotisch. Attested from the late 19th century. Compare earlier neurotic.

Example Sentences

• "Direct evidence on psychotic behavior is the presence of either delusions or hallucinations (without insight into their pathological nature)."
• "Increasing data suggests that regular marijuana use in adolescence may also be a risk factor for developing very serious psychotic disorders, especially schizophrenia."
• "She suffered psychotic episodes during which she believed herself to be spied upon by light bulbs."