schizotypal personality

American  

[skit-suh-tahy-puhl] / ˌskɪt səˈtaɪ pəl /

noun

1. a personality disorder characterized by a group of symptoms similar to but less severe than schizophrenia, as odd behavior, peculiar thinking, and social isolation.

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Etymology

Origin of schizotypal personality

First recorded in 1960–65; schizo(phrenia) + -type + -al ¹

Example Sentences

He said that a psychological evaluation earlier this year found that Chansley suffered from schizotypal personality disorder, anxiety and depression.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2021

A military doctor determined that Bergdahl, who had previously washed out of the Coast Guard, exhibited symptoms of schizotypal personality disorder, considered a variant of schizophrenia that has less frequent or intense psychotic episodes.

From Washington Post • Nov. 3, 2017

But at the time he deserted, the 23-year-old from Hailey, Idaho, had not yet been diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder, which includes grandiose thinking and suspicions of others’ motives.

From Reuters • Nov. 2, 2017

Morgan said the decision was consistent with schizotypal personality disorder.

From Washington Times • Nov. 2, 2017

After his arrest, Mr. Hernandez was hospitalized for about a month at the psychiatric ward at Bellevue Hospital Center, where doctors determined he had schizotypal personality disorder.

From New York Times • Mar. 8, 2015