demential

de·men·tia

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-men-shuh, -shee-uh]
- /dɪˈmɛn ʃə, -ʃi ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-men-shuh, -shee-uh]
- /dɪˈmɛn ʃə, -ʃi ə/

Definition of demential word

noun demential severe impairment or loss of intellectual capacity and personality integration, due to the loss of or damage to neurons in the brain. 1

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Origin of demential

First appearance:

before 1800

One of the 42% newest English words

1800-10; < Latin dēmentia madness, equivalent to dēment- out of one's mind (see dement) + -ia noun suffix

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demential popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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