Demented: meaning, definitions and examples

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demented

 

[ dษชหˆmษ›ntษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

mental state

The term 'demented' refers to a state of being affected by dementia, which involves a decline in cognitive function, including memory, reasoning, and social abilities. It can characterize someone who has lost their mental faculties due to disease or is unable to think clearly. In a more colloquial use, it may also describe someone who is irrational or behaves in a crazy manner. This word often carries a negative connotation and is considered sensitive when describing individuals with mental health conditions.

Synonyms

crazy, insane, mad, unhinged.

Examples of usage

  • He became demented after years of neglecting his health.
  • The movie portrayed a demented character who lost touch with reality.
  • Her demented ramblings were concerning to her family.
  • He was often viewed as demented due to his erratic behavior.

Translations

Translations of the word "demented" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น demente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเค—เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verrรผckt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gila

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพะถะตะฒั–ะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szalony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‹‚ใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉment

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ demente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท deli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฏธ์นœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฌู†ูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ blรกznivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ blรกznivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฒพ็ฅž็—…็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ geรฐveikur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฏะณะตะฝะณั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒฎแƒ•แƒ”แƒ“แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™lil

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ demente

Etymology

The word 'demented' originates from the Latin word 'dementare', which means 'to drive mad'. This was formed from 'de-' meaning 'away from' and 'mentis', meaning 'mind'. The term entered the English language in the late 14th century, initially referring to someone who had lost their reason or mental faculties. Over time, the usage of the term evolved, and it began to encompass a broader range of meanings, including madness in a more general sense and characteristics associated with various mental health issues. Its usage in medical contexts has become more nuanced, as the field of psychology has developed and gained a better understanding of mental health disorders.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,714, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.