Hebephrenic

/ˌhɛbɪˈfrenɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to, characterized by, or suffering from hebephrenia; showing symptoms of disorganized behavior and inappropriate emotional responses.

Etymology

From 'hebephrenia' plus the adjectival suffix '-ic' (from Greek '-ikos'). The suffix '-ic' converts nouns into adjectives meaning 'of, relating to, or characterized by.'

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