schizo

¹

[ skit-soh ]

noun

, plural schiz·os.

1. a schizophrenic ( def ) or schizoid person.

adjective

1. schizophrenic or schizoid.
2. crazy; wildly eccentric; lunatic.

schizo-

²

1. a combining form meaning “split,” used in the formation of compound words:

   schizogenetic.

schizo-

¹

combining_form

1. indicating a cleavage, split, or division

   schizocarp

   schizophrenia

schizo

²

/ ˈskɪtsəʊ /

adjective

1. schizophrenic

noun

1. a schizophrenic person

Word History and Origins

Origin of schizo¹

1940–45; by shortening; -o

Origin of schizo²

< Greek, combining form representing schízein to part, split

Word History and Origins

Origin of schizo¹

from Greek skhizein to split

Example Sentences

The schizo CIA agent is back for more drone warfare and spycraft—this time, sans Brody and his frustratingly emo daughter.

From The Daily Beast

His most famous role, of course, is that of the schizo narrator in David Fincher's 1998 film Fight Club.

From The Daily Beast

They had to pry the pitiful schizo's fingers loose from the wood with a crow-bar and carry him off, still in his half-crouch.

From Project Gutenberg