amental

1 of 2

adjective (1)

am·​ent·​al

ˈaməntᵊl,

ˈāmə-,

ˈaˌmen-

: amentaceous

amental

2 of 2

adjective (2)

amen·​tal

(ˈ)ā¦mentᵊl

: devoid of mind

a practically amental hospital patient

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

ament entry 1 + -al

Adjective (2)

a- entry 2 + mental

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

1847, in the meaning defined above

Adjective (2)

1871, in the meaning defined above

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