cyclothymic
|cy·clo·thy·mic|
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/ˌsaɪkloʊˈθaɪmɪk/
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/ˌsaɪkləʊˈθaɪmɪk/
cyclical mood
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cyclothymic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'kyklos' meaning 'circle' and 'thymos' meaning 'spirit' or 'mood'.
Historical Evolution
'kyklos' and 'thymos' combined to form the German word 'zyklothymisch', which eventually became the modern English word 'cyclothymic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a circular or cyclical mood pattern, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characterized by cyclothymia, a mood disorder causing emotional highs and lows.
Her cyclothymic nature made her mood unpredictable.
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Last updated: 2025/03/04 17:15