delirium
|de-li-ri-um|
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/dɪˈlɪriəm/
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/dɪˈlɪəriəm/
disturbed mind state
Etymology
Etymology Information
'delirium' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'delirium,' where 'de-' meant 'away' and 'lira' meant 'furrow' or 'track.'
Historical Evolution
'delirium' changed from the Latin word 'delirium' and eventually became the modern English word 'delirium'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'going off the track,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a disturbed state of mind.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence, occurring in intoxication, fever, and other disorders.
The patient was in a state of delirium after the surgery.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39