schizo
[ skit-soh ]
/ ˈskɪt soʊ /
noun, plural schiz·os.
a schizophrenic or schizoid person.
adjective
schizophrenic or schizoid.
crazy; wildly eccentric; lunatic.
Origin of schizo
1940–45; by shortening; cf.
-o
Words nearby schizo
Definition for schizo (2 of 2)
schizo-
a combining form meaning “split,” used in the formation of compound words: schizogenetic.
Also
especially before a vowel,
schiz-.
Origin of schizo-
< Greek, combining form representing
schízein to part, split
Example sentences from the Web for schizo
The schizo CIA agent is back for more drone warfare and spycraft—this time, sans Brody and his frustratingly emo daughter.
‘Homeland’ Season 4: A Stripped-Down and Surprisingly Badass Return to Form |Marlow Stern |September 30, 2014 |DAILY BEASTHis most famous role, of course, is that of the schizo narrator in David Fincher's 1998 film Fight Club.
British Dictionary definitions for schizo (1 of 2)
schizo
/ (ˈskɪtsəʊ) taboo /
adjective
schizophrenic
noun plural -os
a schizophrenic person
British Dictionary definitions for schizo (2 of 2)
schizo-
before a vowel schiz-
combining form
indicating a cleavage, split, or division
schizocarp; schizophrenia
Word Origin for schizo-
from Greek
skhizein to split
Medical definitions for schizo
schizo-
pref.
Split; cleft:schizotrichia.
Cleavage; fission:schizogenesis.
Schizophrenia:schizoid.