derangement
derangement · derangements
The property of being derangedThe property of being deranged.
/dɪˈɹeɪnd͡ʒmənt/
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)The property of being deranged.
(countable, uncountable)An act or instance of deranging.
the act of disturbing the mind or body
(countable, uncountable)A permutation of a set such that no element is in its previous position.
Origin
Borrowed from French dérangement, equivalent to derange + -ment.Borrowed from French dérangement, equivalent to derange + -ment.
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Forms
plural: derangements| Singular | derangement |
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regular
Synonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- a state of mental disturbance and disorientation:mental unsoundnessunbalance
- the act of disturbing the mind or body:upsetoverthrow
Word family
2 related wordsRelatedderange
Derivedderangement syndrome
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable