Psychopathy

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /saɪˈkÉ‘pəθi/
• RP IPA: /saɪˈkÉ’pəθi/

Origin

From - + pathy + -.

Full definition of psychopathy

Noun

1. A personality disorder indicated by a pattern of lying, exploitation, heedlessness, arrogance, sexual promiscuity, low self-control, and lack of empathy and remorse. Violent and criminal offenses may be indicative of this disorder.

Derived terms

• psychopath
• psychopathic

Related terms

• psycho
• psychopathology
• psychosis
• sociopathy