Fill in the blank with the correctly spelt word.
The patient's _____ behavior indicated a severe disorder of thought processes.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Correct Answer
idiosyncratic
ExplanationThe correct spelling is idiosyncratic.
This word is an adjective derived from the noun 'idiosyncrasy.' It refers to a mode of behavior, way of thought, or characteristic peculiar to an individual. In a medical or psychological context, as used in your sentence, it describes a thought process that is distinct, unusual, or unique to that specific person.
To remember the spelling, you can break it down: idio (individual/peculiar) + syncra (from the Greek 'synkrasis', meaning mixture) + tic (suffix forming an adjective).