demented

Meanings

• adjective

  Mentally deranged or impaired; insane.

  - "The old man in the corner was demented with grief."
  - "The demented patient needed constant supervision."

• verb

  To make crazy or insane.

  - "The bullying at school demented the new student."
  - "The constant stress demented her ability to focus."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with demented
element , mentality , semantics , schizophrenia

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Variants

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demented , dementedly , dementedness , dementednesses

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Forms

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dementedly, dementedness

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'dementare,' meaning to make mad or insane.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dementia praecox' was used before 1950 to describe what is now known as schizophrenia.

2. The term 'demented' was also used in the past to describe people with intellectual disabilities or learning difficulties.

3. In some cultures, 'dementia' is considered a natural part of aging and is not stigmatized as it is in others.

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Related Concepts

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1. Alzheimer's Disease: A progressive neurological disorder that causes dementia and affects memory, thinking, and behavior.

2. Dementia: A group of symptoms caused by disorders affecting the brain, including memory loss, impaired reasoning, and behavior changes.

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Culture

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In literature, 'demented' is often used to describe characters with mental disorders or those who have lost touch with reality. In art, it can refer to surreal or abstract works that challenge one's perception. In music, it can be found in song titles or lyrics that explore themes of insanity or madness.

How to Memorize "demented"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person acting erratically or behaving in a way that is not normal. Imagine the emotions and reactions associated with such a scenario.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'demented' with images of insanity, chaos, or disarray.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Demented' stands for 'D'ementedly 'M'ad, 'E'rratic, 'M'entally 'I'mpaired, and 'T'otally 'E'xtraordinary 'N'ot normal.'

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