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am·ent·al | \ˈaməntᵊl, ˈāmə-, ˈaˌmen-\

Definition of amental 

(Entry 1 of 2)

: amentaceous

amental

adjective (2)
amen·tal | \(ˈ)ā¦mentᵊl\

Definition of amental (Entry 2 of 2)

: devoid of mind a practically amental hospital patient

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First Known Use of amental

Adjective (1)

1847, in the meaning defined above

Adjective (2)

1871, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for amental

Adjective (1)

ament entry 1 + -al

Adjective (2)

a- entry 2 + mental

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