derangement
Translation
derangement, madness, disorder
Examples
He suffered from mental derangement.
He suffered from mental derangement.
The storm caused a derangement of our plans.
The storm caused a derangement of our plans.
Grammar Patterns
a derangement of ((sth.)) The schedule suffered a complete derangement.
Similar Words
Synonyms: insanity, madness, disorder; Antonyms: order, sanity
Etymology
From French 'déranger' (to disturb), from 'de-' (expressing removal) + 'ranger' (to arrange). Literally, 'to un-arrange'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'de-arrange-ment'. It's the state of being un-arranged, either in the mind or in a plan.