Definition of the word megalomania

Pronunciation of vocabulary megalomania

megalomanianoun

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/ˌmeɡələˈmeɪniə//ˌmeɡələˈmeɪniə/

Origin of the word megalomania

The term "megalomania" is derived from the Greek words "megas" meaning "great" and "mania" meaning "madness". It was coined by the famous German psychiatrist Karl Ludwig Kahlbaum in the late 19th century to describe a psychological disorder characterized by grandiose delusions of power, influence, and importance. Patients with megalomania often have an unrealistic belief in their own greatness, intelligence, or abilities, which can lead to a distorted self-image and delusional behaviours. The term "megalomania" has since been replaced by the medically recognized and widely used term "delusional disorder", which encompasses a broader range of symptoms and subtypes associated with delusional thinking.

Vocabulary summary megalomania

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Example of vocabulary megalomanianamespace

meaning

a strong feeling that you want to have more and more power

một cảm giác mạnh mẽ rằng bạn muốn có ngày càng nhiều quyền lực hơn

meaning

a mental illness in which somebody has a much greater belief in their own importance or power than is reasonable

một căn bệnh tâm thần mà trong đó một người nào đó có niềm tin lớn hơn nhiều vào tầm quan trọng hoặc sức mạnh của chính họ so với mức hợp lý

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