hebephrenia

he·be·phre·ni·a

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hee-buh-free-nee-uh]
- /ˌhi bəˈfri ni ə/
- /hˌebɪfrˈeniə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hee-buh-free-nee-uh]
- /ˌhi bəˈfri ni ə/

Definitions of hebephrenia word

noun hebephrenia a type of schizophrenia characterized by emotionless, incongruous, or silly behavior, intellectual deterioration, and hallucinations, frequently beginning insidiously during adolescence. 1
noun hebephrenia A form of chronic schizophrenia involving disordered thought, inappropriate emotions, hallucinations, and bizarre behavior. 1
noun hebephrenia a form of pubertal schizophrenia, characterized by hallucinations, delusions, foolish behaviour, and senseless laughter 0
noun hebephrenia a form of schizophrenia characterized by childish or silly behavior, disorganized thinking, delusions, and hallucinations, usually beginning in adolescence 0

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Origin of hebephrenia

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

1880-85; < Greek hēbē- (see hebetic) + -phrenia

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Parts of speech for Hebephrenia

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exclamation

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hebephrenia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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