schizoaffective

adjective

schizo·​af·​fec·​tive ˈskit-(ˌ)sō-a-ˈfek-tiv 

variants or less commonly schizo-affective

: relating to, characterized by, or exhibiting symptoms of both schizophrenia and a mood disorder (such as major depression or bipolar disorder)

schizoaffective patients

schizoaffective disorder

Examples of schizoaffective in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Spors is diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, with symptoms such as psychosis, hallucinations, depression and mania. —Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 21 Nov. 2025

He also had been treated for schizoaffective disorder, his family said. —CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025

Nicholson’s defense attorneys argued he had been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and should be found not guilty by reason of insanity. —Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025

During his stay, Nicholson was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, according to testimony. —Sean Emery, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

schizo- + affective

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for schizoaffective

• intersubjective
• neuroprotective
• overprotective
• advective
• affective
• collective
• connective
• convective
• corrective
• defective
• detective
• directive

Medical Definition

schizoaffective

adjective

schizo·​af·​fec·​tive -a-ˈfek-tiv 

variants also schizo-affective

: relating to, characterized by, or exhibiting symptoms of both schizophrenia and a mood disorder (such as major depression or bipolar disorder)

schizoaffective disorders

schizoaffective patients