delusional

Meanings

• Adjective

  A belief or impression that is not based on reality and is often irrational or incorrect.

  - "His delusional belief that he was a king led him to live a life of poverty."
  - "Despite the evidence to the contrary, she held a delusional belief that her husband was faithful."

• Noun

  A mental disorder characterized by the presence of false beliefs or perceptions.

  - "She was diagnosed with delusional disorder and required hospitalization."
  - "The man's delusional behavior became increasingly erratic and dangerous."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with delusional
illusion , delusioned , concussion

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Variants

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delusion , delusional , delusionary , delusions

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'delusio' meaning 'deception' or 'illusion'

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Trivia

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1. Delusional disorders are not considered to be a form of psychosis, but rather a separate category of mental disorders.

2. Approximately 1-2% of the population will experience a delusional disorder at some point in their lives.

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Related Concepts

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1. psychosis: A mental disorder characterized by a loss of contact with reality, including delusional beliefs and disordered thinking.

2. hallucination: A sensory experience that occurs in the absence of an external stimulus, such as hearing voices or seeing visions, which can be a symptom of delusional disorders.

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Culture

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Delusional beliefs and disorders have been explored in various forms of literature and art, such as Edgar Allan Poe's short story 'The Tell-Tale Heart' and Vincent van Gogh's painting 'The Starry Night'.

How to Memorize "delusional"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person holding a distorted mirror, reflecting a false and delusional image of reality.

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   - Associate the word 'delusional' with the word 'illusion' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Delusional Disorders Distort Reality' to remember the meaning of the word.

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