dementia
Translation
dementia
Examples
Her grandmother was diagnosed with dementia.
Her grandmother was diagnosed with dementia.
Early signs of dementia include memory loss.
Early signs of dementia include memory loss.
Grammar Patterns
((dementia)) a medical condition affecting the brain She was diagnosed with dementia.
Similar Words
Synonyms: senility; Related concepts: Alzheimer's disease
Etymology
From Latin 'dementia', from 'de-' (away from) + 'mens' (mind), meaning 'away from the mind'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'de-mind-ia' – a condition where the mind goes 'away'.