amental
|a-men-tal|
C2
/əˈmɛntəl/
lacking mental capacity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amental' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'amentalis,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'mentalis' meant 'of the mind.'
Historical Evolution
'amentalis' transformed into the English word 'amental' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without mental capacity,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking a mind or mental capacity.
The creature was described as amental, devoid of any cognitive abilities.
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