psychiatric

C1 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˌsaɪ.kiˈæt.ɹɪk/ See IPA manual

Freq #7964

Meanings

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adj
Relating to mental illness and its treatment.

He spent two weeks in a psychiatric hospital after his breakdown.

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Synonyms

1 adj · relating to mental illness... psychiatrical

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Phrases (1)

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psychiatric hospital
a hospital specializing in the care of people with mental health conditions

Adjective + noun

Etymology

From psychiatry + -ic or psych- + -iatric.

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Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives

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