Demented
/dɪˈmɛn.tɪd/noun
Having lost one's mind; insane.
Did you know?The root of 'demented' is linked to the Latin term for 'madness', reflecting ancient beliefs about the mind being possessed or influenced by external forces.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
dementis
“out of one's mind, mad.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
dementare
“to drive out one's mind; to make insane.”
Middle English
Middle English
dementid
“distracted, insane.”
Early Modern English
Early Modern English
demented
“driven mad; rendered insane.”
Modern English
Modern English
demented
“having lost one's sanity; characterized by madness.”