Definition of Catatonic
Catatonic
cat·a·ton·ic
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(adjective)
characterized by or related to a state of catatonia, which involves a lack of communication and movement, often associated with schizophrenia and other mental illnesses;
e.g. The doctor prescribed medications for his catatonic schizophrenia.
(adjective)
characterized by an unresponsive or immobile state, marked by a stupor or a lack of activity, movement, or expression;
e.g. He entered a catatonic state when he received the shocking news about his close friend.
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