Dementia

Synonyms of dementia

• memory loss
• senility
• cognitive decline

Antonyms of dementia

• sharpness
• clarity
• lucidity

Collocations of dementia

memory loss

Frequency: 80 %

Dementia often leads to significant memory loss.

cognitive decline

Frequency: 70 %

The patient's cognitive decline was a clear sign of dementia.

confusion

Frequency: 65 %

Dementia can cause episodes of confusion in older adults.

behavioral changes

Frequency: 60 %

The family noticed significant behavioral changes in their loved one with dementia.

progressive condition

Frequency: 50 %

Dementia is a progressive condition that worsens over time.

Idiomatic Expressions for dementia

• Phrase: dementia praecox
  Meaning: an outdated term for schizophrenia, a severe mental disorder characterized by a disintegration of thought processes and emotional responsiveness
  Usage: In the early 20th century, dementia praecox was often misdiagnosed as a form of dementia.