catatonic
pronunciation
How to pronounce catatonic in British English:
UK [ˌkætəˈtɒnɪk]
How to pronounce catatonic in American English:
US [ˌkætəˈtɑnɪk]
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- Adjective:
- characterized by catatonia especially either rigidity or extreme laxness of limbs
Word Origin
- catatonic (adj.)
- 1899, from catatonia + -ic. As a noun from 1902.
Example
- 1. In a severely depressed and near catatonic state .
- 2. A comparative study of modified electroconvulsive therapy for catatonic schizophrenia .
- 3. Some bizarre cocktail of endocrine disruptors has rendered her completely catatonic .
- 4. My client has been almost catatonic .
- 5. You were in a practically catatonic state .