English · Word Candidate

psychiatric

/ˌsaɪ.kiˈæt.ɹɪk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: psychiatrics

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Meaning · English

Of, or relating to, psychiatry.

Adjective

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).

Meaning · English

A person who has a psychiatric disorder.

NounRegister: dated

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).

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.

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