Word: delirium
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: de
lir
i
um
Definition: An temporary mental state with a sudden onset, usually reversible, including symptoms of confusion, inability to concentrate, disorientation, anxiety, and sometimes hallucinations. Causes can include dehydration, drug intoxication, and severe infection.
Morphemes:
Affix: delirium
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An temporary mental state with a sudden onset, usually reversible, including symptoms of confusion, inability to concentrate, disorientation, anxiety, and sometimes hallucinations. Causes can include dehydration, drug intoxication, and severe infection.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dē-
Language: la
Decoded: de-
Meaning: out of
Affix: līra
Language: la
Decoded: lira
Meaning: track, rut
Affix: -ium
Language: la
Decoded: -ium
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Suffix used to form abstract nouns, sometimes denoting offices and groups. May no longer be productive.