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psychotomimetic

[ ˌsaɪ.koʊˌtɑːˈmɪm.ɪt.ɪk ]

Adjective

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psychology

Having the ability to mimic or reproduce the symptoms of a psychotic disorder.

Synonyms

hallucinogenic, psychedelic.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
psychotomimetic	This term is mostly used in medical and scientific contexts to describe substances that can mimic symptoms of psychosis. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation. Researchers studied the effects of the psychotomimetic drug on patients. The substance has psychotomimetic properties similar to those found in schizophrenia.
hallucinogenic	This word is used to describe substances that cause hallucinations. It is often found in both scientific discussions and casual conversations. It is also sometimes used in contexts discussing the potential risks or negative effects of such substances. The shaman used hallucinogenic plants in his rituals. Certain mushrooms are known for their hallucinogenic effects.
psychedelic	Usually used to describe substances that cause altered states of perception and consciousness. This word is often used in cultural, artistic, and recreational contexts, and can have a more positive or neutral connotation compared to 'hallucinogenic' or 'psychotomimetic'. The music had a distinctly psychedelic vibe. They attended a psychedelic art exhibition featuring vibrant, surreal paintings.

Word

Description / Examples

psychotomimetic

This term is mostly used in medical and scientific contexts to describe substances that can mimic symptoms of psychosis. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation.

Researchers studied the effects of the psychotomimetic drug on patients.
The substance has psychotomimetic properties similar to those found in schizophrenia.

hallucinogenic

This word is used to describe substances that cause hallucinations. It is often found in both scientific discussions and casual conversations. It is also sometimes used in contexts discussing the potential risks or negative effects of such substances.

The shaman used hallucinogenic plants in his rituals.
Certain mushrooms are known for their hallucinogenic effects.

psychedelic

Usually used to describe substances that cause altered states of perception and consciousness. This word is often used in cultural, artistic, and recreational contexts, and can have a more positive or neutral connotation compared to 'hallucinogenic' or 'psychotomimetic'.

The music had a distinctly psychedelic vibe.
They attended a psychedelic art exhibition featuring vibrant, surreal paintings.

Examples of usage

This drug is known for its psychotomimetic effects.
The researcher studied the psychotomimetic properties of various substances.

Translations

Translations of the word "psychotomimetic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 psicotomimético

🇮🇳 मनोविकारी (manovikārī)

🇩🇪 psychotomimetisch

🇮🇩 psikotomimetik

🇺🇦 психотоміметичний

🇵🇱 psychotomimetyczny

🇯🇵 サイコトミメティック (saikotomimetikku)

🇫🇷 psychotomimétique

🇪🇸 psicotomimético

🇹🇷 psikotomimetik

🇰🇷 정신병 유사 (jeongsinbyeong yusa)

🇸🇦 مشابه للذهان (mushabih lildhihan)

🇨🇿 psychotomimetický

🇸🇰 psychotomimetický

🇨🇳 拟精神病 (nǐ jīngshénbìng)

🇸🇮 psihotomimetičen

🇮🇸 geðveikislíkari

🇰🇿 психотомиметикалық

🇬🇪 ფსიქოტომიმეტიკური (psikotomimet’ik’uri)

🇦🇿 psixotomimetik

🇲🇽 psicotomimético

Etymology

The term 'psychotomimetic' is derived from the Greek words 'psyche' meaning 'mind' and 'mimetic' meaning 'imitating'. It was first introduced in the field of psychology to describe substances or drugs that can mimic the symptoms of psychosis. The use of psychotomimetic substances has been studied in various research settings to better understand psychotic disorders.