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- [kat-uh-toh-nee-uh, -tohn-yuh]
- /ˌkæt əˈtoʊ ni ə, -ˈtoʊn yə/
- /kˌatətˈəʊniə/
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- [kat-uh-toh-nee-uh, -tohn-yuh]
- /ˌkæt əˈtoʊ ni ə, -ˈtoʊn yə/
Definitions of catatonia word
- noun catatonia a state of muscular rigidity and stupor, sometimes found in schizophrenia 3
- noun catatonia a syndrome, esp. of schizophrenia, marked by stupor or catalepsy, often alternating with phases of excitement 3
- noun catatonia a syndrome seen most frequently in schizophrenia, characterized by muscular rigidity and mental stupor, sometimes alternating with great excitement and confusion. 1
- noun catatonia Abnormality of movement and behavior arising from a disturbed mental state (typically schizophrenia). It may involve repetitive or purposeless overactivity, or catalepsy, resistance to passive movement, and negativism. 1
- noun catatonia A severe psychiatric condition, often associated with schizophrenia, characterized by a tendency to remain in a rigid state of stupor for long periods which give way to short periods of extreme agitation. 0
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Origin of catatonia
First appearance:
before 1915 One of the 14% newest English words
First recorded in 1915-20; cata- + -tonia
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Parts of speech for Catatonia
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
catatonia popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for catatonia
noun catatonia
- doldrums — A part of the ocean near the equator, abounding in calms, squalls, and light, baffling winds, which sometimes prevent all progress for weeks – so called by sailors.
- malaise — a condition of general bodily weakness or discomfort, often marking the onset of a disease.
- foreboding — a prediction; portent.
- sorrow — distress caused by loss, affliction, disappointment, etc.; grief, sadness, or regret.
- pessimism — the tendency to see, anticipate, or emphasize only bad or undesirable outcomes, results, conditions, problems, etc.: His pessimism about the future of our country depresses me.
Antonyms for catatonia
noun catatonia
- gladness — feeling joy or pleasure; delighted; pleased: glad about the good news; glad that you are here.
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- joy — a female given name.
- contentment — Contentment is a feeling of quiet happiness and satisfaction.
- delight — Delight is a feeling of very great pleasure.
Top questions with catatonia
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