paranoiæ
paranoiæ is the plural of paranoia.
Meaning of paranoia
Noun
paranoia (countable and uncountable, plural paranoias or (archaic) paranoiæ)
- A psychotic disorder, now called delusional disorder, often (in one of six subtypes) characterized by delusions of persecution and a perceived threat against the individual affected with the disorder, and often associated with false accusations and a general mistrust of others.
- Synonyms:
- paranoidism
- Antonyms:
- pronoia
- Extreme, irrational distrust of others.
Origin of paranoiæ
From Ancient Greek πᾰρᾰ́νοιαι (părắnoiai), plural of πᾰρᾰ́νοιᾰ (părắnoiă).
Questions about paranoiæ
- What is paranoiæ the plural of?
- Paranoiæ is the plural of paranoia.
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