What does "schizothymia" mean?

A temperament characterised by elements of schizophrenia or schizoid personality disorder, while still within the bounds of normality.

How do you pronounce "schizothymia"?

Pronounced //ˌskɪzəˈθaɪmiə//.

Common synonyms include: complexion, disconnection, dissociation, double personality, dual personality, extroversion.

//ˌskɪzəˈθaɪmiə// noun

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Noun

1
A temperament characterised by elements of schizophrenia or schizoid personality disorder, while still within the bounds of normality. uncountable
2
resembling schizophrenia but remaining within the bounds of normality wordnet

From schizo- + -thymia. From Ancient Greek σχῐ́ζω (skhĭ́zō, “to split”) + θῡμός (thūmós, “temper, disposition”). Compare cyclothymia.

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