Origin: Greek prefix psycho-
Psychotic has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:
a person afflicted with psychosis
"The hospital staff worked around the clock to ensure the safety of the patient who had become psychotic after suffering severe trauma."
A person affected by psychosis.
"The police had to call a psychiatrist because the man began shouting at invisible demons and refused to leave his apartment."
characteristic of or suffering from psychosis
"The patient's behavior became so psychotic that he began shouting at invisible demons and trying to climb through his bedroom window."
Of, related to, or suffering from psychosis.
"The hospital staff worked tirelessly to stabilize the patient who was in a severe psychotic state."