schizophren

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek σχίζω (skhízō, I split). The meaning of contradictory from the (medically incorrect) idea that schizophrenia equals split personality.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ʃitsofreːn/
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Adjective[edit]

schizophren (strong nominative masculine singular schizophrener, not comparable)

  1. schizophrenic
  2. contradictory

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