deranged
|de/ranged|
C1
/dɪˈreɪndʒd/
(derange)
mentally disturbed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'deranged' originates from French, specifically the word 'déranger,' where 'dé-' meant 'away' and 'ranger' meant 'to arrange.'
Historical Evolution
'déranger' transformed into the English word 'derange,' and eventually became the modern English word 'deranged.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to disturb the order,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'mentally disturbed.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35