derangement
Translation
derangement, insanity, disorder
Examples
He suffered from mental derangement.
He suffered from mental derangement.
The storm caused a derangement of the train schedule.
The storm caused a derangement of the train schedule.
Grammar Patterns
((as a state)) the state of being seriously mentally ill and unable to think or behave in a normal way He showed signs of mental derangement.
((as a disruption)) the state of being disordered or not working correctly The derangement of his plans was frustrating.
Similar Words
Synonyms: insanity, madness, disorder, confusion; Antonyms: order, sanity, arrangement
Etymology
From French 'déranger' (to disturb), from 'de-' (away from) + 'ranger' (to put in order). Literally, 'to put out of order'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'de-range' as taking something out of its proper 'range' or order, causing chaos.