Definition of compos mentis in English:
compos mentis
adjective ˌkɒmpɒs ˈmɛntɪsˌkɑmpəs ˈmɛn(t)əs
predicative Having full control of one's mind.
are you sure he was totally compos mentis?
Example sentencesExamples
- Even though anyone still living who saw them play is probably not adequately compos mentis to remember the occasion.
Synonyms
sensible, well adjusted, reasonable, rational, level-headed, sound, practical, discerning, logical, able to think clearly, lucid, clear-headed, coherent
Origin
Early 17th century: Latin.
Rhymes
apprentice, in loco parentis, prentice
Definition of compos mentis in US English:
compos mentis
adjectiveˌkämpəs ˈmen(t)əsˌkɑmpəs ˈmɛn(t)əs
predicative Having full control of one's mind; sane.
are you sure he was totally compos mentis?
Example sentencesExamples
- Even though anyone still living who saw them play is probably not adequately compos mentis to remember the occasion.
Synonyms
sensible, well adjusted, reasonable, rational, level-headed, sound, practical, discerning, logical, able to think clearly, lucid, clear-headed, coherent
Origin
Early 17th century: Latin.