Dementia

Pronunciation: /dɪˈmɛnʃə/

Definitions of dementia

noun a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother has dementia and sometimes forgets who I am.

A2 Dementia is a condition that affects memory and cognitive function.

B1 The caregiver provided support for the patient with dementia.

B2 Early detection of dementia can help in managing the symptoms effectively.

C1 There are various types of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia.

C2 Research is ongoing to find better treatments for dementia and improve the quality of life for patients.

Examples of dementia in a Sentence

formal Dementia is a neurocognitive disorder characterized by a decline in cognitive function.

informal My grandma has dementia and sometimes she forgets who I am.

slang My memory is so bad, I feel like I have early-onset dementia.

figurative The company's financial troubles are a sign of organizational dementia.

Grammatical Forms of dementia

• plural: dementias
• comparative: more demented
• superlative: most demented
• present tense: dementia
• future tense: will dementia
• perfect tense: have demented
• continuous tense: is dementing
• singular: dementia
• positive degree: dementia
• infinitive: to dementia
• gerund: dementing
• participle: demented

Origin and Evolution of dementia

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'dementia' originates from the Latin word 'dementia' which means 'madness' or 'insanity'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a state of madness or insanity, the term 'dementia' has evolved over time to encompass a broader range of cognitive impairments and disorders affecting memory, thinking, and behavior.