seclusivity en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌsɛ.kluˈsɪ.vɨ.ti/ (US) weak vowel merger
- /ˌsɛ.kluˈsɪ.vɪ.ti/ (US)
Etymology
Etymology tree English seclusive Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ts Latin -itāsder. Old French -itebor. Middle English -ite English -ity English seclusivity By surface analysis, seclusive + -ity.
Meanings
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(countable, qualifier:rare except psychology, uncountable) The tendency or proclivity to seclude oneself, especially from the presence of others.
Individuals with substance addiction disorders may also have: [...] Psychiatric or psychological symptoms and signs such as anxiety, depression, disorientation, confusion, impulsivity, suicidal ideation, lability, compulsivity, seclusivity, memory loss, paranoid ideation, delusions or hallucinations.
1992 May 20, “HA 01540.051 Schoolcraft v. Shalala”, in Program Operations Manual System (POMS), Social Security Administration, archived from the original on 13 Mar 2026:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| seclusivities | Number=Plur | lexicographic |