Thought-disorder


noun, Psychiatry.
1.
disorganized speech, as flight of ideas or loosening of associations, thought to reflect disorganized thinking and occurring as a symptom of some types of mental illness, as manic disorder or schizophrenia.
thought disorder
noun
1.
(psychiatry) a cognitive disorder in which the patient’s thoughts or conversations are characterized by irrationality or sudden changes of subject

Read Also:

  • Thought-experiment

    noun 1. Physics. a demonstration or calculation that is based on the postulates of a theory, as relativity, and that demonstrates or clarifies the consequences of the postulates.

  • Thoughtful

    adjective 1. showing consideration for others; considerate. 2. characterized by or manifesting careful thought: a thoughtful essay. 3. occupied with or given to thought; contemplative; meditative; reflective: in a thoughtful mood. 4. careful, heedful, or mindful: to be thoughtful of one’s safety. adjective 1. considerate in the treatment of other people 2. showing careful thought […]

  • Thoughtfulness

    adjective 1. showing consideration for others; considerate. 2. characterized by or manifesting careful thought: a thoughtful essay. 3. occupied with or given to thought; contemplative; meditative; reflective: in a thoughtful mood. 4. careful, heedful, or mindful: to be thoughtful of one’s safety. adjective 1. considerate in the treatment of other people 2. showing careful thought […]

  • Thoughtless

    adjective 1. lacking in consideration for others; inconsiderate; tactless: a thoughtless remark. 2. characterized by or showing lack of thought: a shallow, thoughtless book. 3. not thinking enough; careless or heedless: thoughtless of his health. 4. devoid of or lacking capacity for thought. adjective 1. inconsiderate: a thoughtless remark 2. having or showing lack of […]

  • Thoughtlessness

    adjective 1. lacking in consideration for others; inconsiderate; tactless: a thoughtless remark. 2. characterized by or showing lack of thought: a shallow, thoughtless book. 3. not thinking enough; careless or heedless: thoughtless of his health. 4. devoid of or lacking capacity for thought. adjective 1. inconsiderate: a thoughtless remark 2. having or showing lack of […]


Disclaimer: Thought-disorder definition / meaning should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. All content on this website is for informational purposes only.