Definition of Demented
Demented
de·ment·ed


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(adjective)
in informal usage, insane or mad, showing irrational behavior due to excitement, anger, or distress;

e.g. I couldn't take him seriously because of his demented yelling.

(adjective)
suffering from the medical condition of cognitive dementia, in which the memory is impaired, as is the ability to plan and execute complex behaviors;

e.g. The nurses kept a careful eye on the demented old lady in the ward.



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