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catatonic

/ˌkæt.əˈtɒn.ɪk/

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adjective

/ˌkæt.əˈtɒn.ɪk/C1formalmedical
  • ruОтносящийся к кататонии или характеризующийся ею — состоянием психомоторной неподвижности и поведенческих аномалий, часто связанным с шизофренией или другими психическими расстройствами.

Relating to or characterized by catatonia, a state of psychomotor immobility and behavioral abnormality often associated with schizophrenia or other mental disorders.

  1. Catatonic stateC1formalmedical

    Characterized by catatonia, a condition involving either rigidity or extreme laxness of limbs, often associated with schizophrenia or other mental disorders.

    ruКататонический

    • The patient remained catatonic for several hours, not responding to any stimuli.
    • Catatonic schizophrenia is a severe subtype of the disorder.
    • He was found in a catatonic state, with his limbs completely rigid.

    Synonymscatalepticfrozenimmobilemotionlessmuterigidstuporousunresponsive

    Antonymsactivealertanimatedenergeticlivelyresponsivevigorous

  2. Stunned or unresponsiveB2informal

    In a state of shock or extreme surprise, unable to move or react.

    ruОцепеневший

    • She was catatonic with shock after hearing the news.
    • He sat catatonic in front of the TV, not moving a muscle.
    • The audience was catatonic after the magician's final trick.

    Synonymsdazedmotionlessnumbparalyzedshockedstupefiedunresponsive

    Antonymsalertanimatedlivelyreactiveresponsive

Forms
  • more catatonic comparative form
  • most catatonic superlative form