psychiatric
|psy/chi/a/tric|
C1
/ˌsaɪkiˈætrɪk/
mental health
Etymology
Etymology Information
'psychiatric' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'psychiatrikos,' where 'psyche' meant 'mind' and 'iatros' meant 'healer.'
Historical Evolution
'psychiatrikos' transformed into the French word 'psychiatrique,' and eventually became the modern English word 'psychiatric' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'healing of the mind,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to psychiatry.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or used in psychiatry, the branch of medicine dealing with mental illness.
She is undergoing psychiatric treatment for her anxiety disorder.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35