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schizoid

schi·zoid

UK/ˈskɪtsɔɪd/ US/ˈskɪdzɔɪd/ uncommon archaic

adjective

1.

of or relating to or characteristic of schizophrenia

2.

marked by withdrawal and inability to form close relationships

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Origin

From schiz(ophrenia)- + -oid, from German, from Ancient Greek σχίζω (skhízō, “to split”) and εἶδος (eîdos, “form, likeness”).

Phrases

  • affectless schizoid
  • depersonalized schizoid
  • languid schizoid
  • remote schizoid
  • schizoid personality disorder
  • schizoid psychopathy

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