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schizoid (adj.)

"resembling schizophrenia," 1925, from German schizoid (1921), from front part of schizophrenia + Greek -oeides "like," from eidos "form, shape" (see -oid).

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Definitions of schizoid from WordNet
1
schizoid (adj.)
of or relating to or characteristic of schizophrenia;
Synonyms: schizophrenic
schizoid (adj.)
marked by withdrawal and inability to form close relationships;
2
schizoid (n.)
characterized by symptoms similar to but less severe than schizophrenia;
Synonyms: schizotypal personality
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