psychopathology

psy·cho·pa·thol·o·gy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sahy-koh-puh-thol-uh-jee]
- /ˌsaɪ koʊ pəˈθɒl ə dʒi/
- /ˌsaɪk.əʊ.pə.ˈθɒ.lə.dʒi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sahy-koh-puh-thol-uh-jee]
- /ˌsaɪ koʊ pəˈθɒl ə dʒi/

Definitions of psychopathology word

noun psychopathology the science or study of mental disorders. 1
noun psychopathology the conditions and processes of a mental disorder. 1
noun psychopathology a pathological deviation from normal or efficient behavior; psychosis. 1
noun psychopathology study of abnormal psychology 1
noun psychopathology the scientific study of mental disorders 0
noun psychopathology the science dealing with the causes and development of mental disorders 0

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Origin of psychopathology

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

First recorded in 1840-50; psycho- + pathology

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Parts of speech for Psychopathology

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psychopathology popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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