non compos

non com·pos

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [non kom-puh s]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˈkɔmpɔs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [non kom-puh s]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˈkɔmpɔs/

Definition of non compos words

adjective non compos not of sound mind; mentally incapable of managing one's affairs. 1

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Origin of non compos

First appearance:

before 1620

One of the 42% oldest English words

First recorded in 1620-30

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Parts of speech for Non compos

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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non compos popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% 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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Synonyms for non compos

noun non compos

dement — to deteriorate mentally, esp because of old age
fruitcake — a rich cake containing dried or candied fruit, nuts, etc.
madwoman — a woman who is or behaves as if insane.
neurotic — pertaining to the nerves or to nerve disease; neural: no longer in technical use.
nutter — a person who gathers nuts.

All 5 Synonyms of non compos