delirious

Meanings

• adjective

  Having or showing severe and usually prolonged mental confusion and irrational behavior, typically due to illness or drug use.

  - "His delirious behavior continued even after being given medication."
  - "The elderly patient was delirious with fever."
  - "She awoke from her coma in a delirious state."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with delirious
hilarious , prestigious , jubilious

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Variants

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delirious , deliriously , deliriousness , deliriousnesses

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'delirare' which means 'to make crazy' or 'to drive out of one's mind'.

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Trivia

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1. Delirium was once believed to be caused by demons.

2. Delirium tremens, a severe form of alcohol withdrawal, can cause hallucinations, seizures, and even death.

3. Delirium is not a mental disorder but a symptom of various underlying conditions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dementia: A group of symptoms that can include memory loss, language problems, difficulty making decisions, and other cognitive changes. Delirium is a common complication in dementia patients.

2. Encephalitis: An inflammation of the brain caused by an infection. Delirium is a common symptom of encephalitis.

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Culture

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Delirium is a common symptom in various medical conditions such as infections, brain injuries, and substance abuse. It has been a topic of interest in literature and art, often portraying the loss of reason and the chaos that ensues.

How to Memorize "delirious"

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   - Imagine a person acting erratically and out of control, losing touch with reality.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'delirious' with chaos, confusion, and irrational behavior.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym DELIRIUM to remember the causes of delirium: Drugs, Infection, metabolic disorders, Electrolyte imbalance, Liver or renal failure, Intoxication, and Multifactorial causes.

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