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neurotic

neu·ro·tic

UK/n(j)ʊəˈɹɒtɪk/ US/n(j)əˈɹɒtɪk/ uncommon informal
adjective (2) noun (1)

adjective

1.

characteristic of or affected by neurosis

  • “neurotic disorder”
  • “neurotic symptoms”
2.

noun

1.

Origin

Formed of neuro- (“of nerves or the nervous system”) + -otic (“having abnormal condition”). The initial element, in turn, is from Ancient Greek νεῦρον (neûron, “nerve”). Attested from the 17th century. Compare French névrotique.

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