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Definition of psychiatric

psychiatric

/ˌsaɪ.kiˈæt.rɪk/
psy · chi · at · ric
Adverb:psychiatrically
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• adjective

1

Relating to mental illness or its medical study, diagnosis, and treatment.

Example

"The hospital opened a new psychiatric ward to provide specialized care for patients with severe mental health conditions."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Psychiatric" specifically refers to the medical diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders (often involving medication), whereas "psychological" refers more broadly to the study of the mind, emotions, and behavior.

• Rhymes for psychiatric

• Nearby Words

psyche
psyched
psychedelic
psychiatric
psychiatrist
psychiatry
psychic

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from "psychiatry" + "-ic", ultimately deriving from Ancient Greek "psykhe" (soul, mind) and "iatros" (physician, healer).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Psychiatric. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/psychiatric
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