amentia
|a-men-tia|
C2
/əˈmɛnʃə/
severe mental deficiency
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amentia' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'amentia', where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'mentia' meant 'mind'.
Historical Evolution
'amentia' was directly borrowed from Latin into English, retaining its original form and meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without mind', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition of severe mental deficiency or mental retardation.
The patient was diagnosed with amentia at an early age.
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Last updated: 2025/07/13 00:06