Adjective
/kætəˈtɒnɪk/
The term catatonic typically refers to a state characterized by the inability to move normally, often associated with certain mental health disorders, particularly schizophrenia. In psychiatry, it describes a condition wherein an individual may exhibit stupor, rigidity, or an inability to respond to the environment, sometimes interspersed with periods of hyperactivity. The word is less common in everyday conversation and is primarily used in medical, psychological, and psychiatric contexts.
It is frequently used in written contexts like medical literature, case studies, and textbooks but can also appear in oral discussions among professionals in the fields of psychology or psychiatry.
"The patient remained catatonic for hours, showing no signs of awareness."
"El paciente permaneció catatónico durante horas, sin mostrar signos de conciencia."
"In a catatonic state, individuals may appear unresponsive to external stimuli."
"En un estado catatónico, los individuos pueden parecer no responder a estímulos externos."
"After experiencing a traumatic event, she fell into a catatonic condition."
"Después de experimentar un evento traumático, cayó en una condición catatónica."
While "catatonic" may not be commonly found in many idiomatic expressions, it can be part of phrases that describe extreme states of emotional or physical paralysis. Here are a few instances where 'catatonic' might be used:
"I felt catatonic with fear when I walked through the dark alley."
"Me sentí catatónico de miedo cuando caminé por el callejón oscuro."
"After hours of studying, I was so catatonic that I couldn't even articulate my thoughts."
"Después de horas estudiando, estaba tan catatónico que ni siquiera podía articular mis pensamientos."
"He was catatonic with disbelief upon hearing the shocking news."
"Se quedó catatónico de incredulidad al escuchar la noticia impactante."
"During the presentation, her catatonic expression betrayed her anxiety."
"Durante la presentación, su expresión catatónica delató su ansiedad."
"The horror movie left me in a catatonic state, unable to sleep."
"La película de terror me dejó en un estado catatónico, incapaz de dormir."
The word catatonic is derived from the term "catatonia," which itself comes from the Greek words "kata," meaning "down," and "tonos," meaning "tension." The term originated in the early 20th century as a description of a particular set of symptoms noted in some psychiatric disorders.
Synonyms:
1. Unresponsive
2. Stuporous
3. Immobilized
Antonyms:
1. Responsive
2. Active
3. Alert