psychiatric
/ˌsaɪ.kiˈæt.ɹɪk/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: psychiatrics
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Of, or relating to, psychiatry.
Adjective
Examples
Some women with postpartum depression and thyroid imbalance may require antidepressants and psychiatric therapy.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A person who has a psychiatric disorder.
NounRegister: dated
Examples
They are the tuberculars, the psychiatrics, and the older men suffering from chronic conditions. All of those men are totally disabled.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “psychiatric” mean?
Of, or relating to, psychiatry.
Is “psychiatric” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.