schizo

[ skit-soh ]

noun,plural schiz·os.
  1. a schizophrenic or schizoid person.

adjective
  1. schizophrenic or schizoid.

  2. crazy; wildly eccentric; lunatic.

Origin of schizo

1
1940–45; by shortening; cf. -o

Words Nearby schizo

Other definitions for schizo- (2 of 2)

schizo-

  1. a combining form meaning “split,” used in the formation of compound words: schizogenetic.

Origin of schizo-

2
<Greek, combining form representing schízein to part, split
  • Also especially before a vowel, schiz-.

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British Dictionary definitions for schizo (1 of 2)

schizo

/ (ˈskɪtsəʊ) taboo /


adjective
  1. schizophrenic

nounplural -os
  1. a schizophrenic person

British Dictionary definitions for schizo- (2 of 2)

schizo-

combining form
  1. indicating a cleavage, split, or division: schizocarp; schizophrenia

Origin of schizo-

2
from Greek skhizein to split

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