Meaning · noun
schizophrenic
- A person diagnosed with schizophrenia.
In a sentence
Molti schizofrenici riescono a condurre una vita serena grazie alle cure.
Many schizophrenics manage to lead a peaceful life thanks to treatment.
Non tutti gli schizofrenici presentano gli stessi sintomi clinici.
Not all schizophrenics show the same clinical symptoms.
È pericoloso trattare uno schizofrenico senza un supporto adeguato?
Is it dangerous to treat a schizophrenic without adequate support?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|
| schizofrenico | masculine · singular |
| schizofrenici | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Plural forms: maschile 'schizofrenici', femminile 'schizofreniche'.
- Also used as an adjective meaning 'schizophrenic' or, colloquially, wildly erratic.
Meaning · adjective
schizophrenic
- Relating to or affected by schizophrenia.
- Figurative: contradictory, erratic, or wildly inconsistent.
In a sentence
Il paziente mostra sintomi tipici di una fase schizofrenica.
The patient displays symptoms typical of a schizophrenic phase.
L'andamento schizofrenico della borsa ha spiazzato gli investitori.
The erratic stock-market trend caught investors off guard.
Non condivido queste scelte schizofreniche e prive di logica.
I don't agree with these contradictory and illogical choices.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|
| schizofrenico | masculine · singular |
| schizofrenica | feminine · singular |
| schizofrenici | masculine · plural |
| schizofreniche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Plural masculine takes -ci: 'schizofrenici'.
- Can also function as a noun: 'uno schizofrenico' (a schizophrenic person).
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