psychoneurotic

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/sʌɪkəʊnjʊˈɹɒtɪk/(UK)

Definition of psychoneurotic

2 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

adj

Pertaining to or suffering from a psychoneurosis.

“On the basis of more than 1,000 first-time patients, the hospital found that about half suffered from psychoneurotic troubles, while one-third were psychotic and the rest had personality disorders. The psychoneurotic (often simplified to neurotic) person has an inner conflict that may lead to depression or anxiety.”

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adj

Pertaining to or suffering from a psychoneurosis.

“On the basis of more than 1,000 first-time patients, the hospital found that about half suffered from psychoneurotic troubles, while one-third were psychotic and the rest had personality disorders. The psychoneurotic (often simplified to neurotic) person has an inner conflict that may lead to depression or anxiety.”

noun

Someone suffering from a psychoneurosis.

“As I have mentioned, when I undertake the analysis of a psychoneurotic [translating Psychoneurotiker] his dreams are regularly the subject of our discussions.”

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From psycho- + neurotic, after psychoneurosis.

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