Catatonic (Adjective)
Meaning
Characterized by catatonia especially either rigidity or extreme laxness of limbs.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The patient lay catatonic on the hospital bed, her limbs stiff and unresponsive to any stimuli.
- After the traumatic event, the witness became catatonic, unable to move or speak for hours.
- The catatonic state of the coma patient made it difficult for doctors to assess the extent of her injuries.
- The actress's portrayal of a catatonic patient was so convincing that it earned her an award for best performance.
- The catatonic child sat motionless in the corner, her eyes fixed on some invisible point in space.