English Explanatory Dictionary

non compos mentis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Insane; not of sound mind; not in control of oneself.

Word forms

non compos mentis

Etymology

From Latin non (“not”) + compos (“in control, having mastery”) + mentis (“of mind”).

Synonyms

non compos

Related words

compos mentis nincompoop
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