DEMENTIA - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

mental deterioration of organic or functional origin

Categories: Insanity

Synonyms

Dementedness, Dementia

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "dementia" was borrowed from Latin dementia.

🧩 Fun Fact

Many Latin words entered English twice—once through French and once through direct borrowing.

➡️ Words that Start with DE

Destains Demandasaurus Designated Despatch Defy Decerebrating Descriptions Detachment Dedication Deaccession Dewberry Departs

Words that End with IA ⬅️

Shixinggia Shortia Aerophagia Aesthesia Afibrinogenemia Agalactia Agammaglobulinemia Agenesia Agerasia Aglaia Agnosia Agoraphobia