compos mentis

adjective
UK: /ˌkɒmpɒs ˈmɛntɪs/
US: /ˌkɑːmpəs ˈmɛntɪs/

  1. Having full control of one's mind; sane.

    1. It's good to know he was compos mentis when he signed the contract.
    2. Despite the accident, she remained compos mentis and gave clear instructions to the paramedics about her condition.

  2. In a healthy mental condition; not suffering from mental illness.

    1. The doctor confirmed that the patient was compos mentis after the treatment.
    2. Before making any decisions about his finances, it's important to ensure he is fully compos mentis.

Synonyms

of sound mind lucid in one's right mind rational sane
compos mentis noun

  1. The state of having control over one's mind; sanity.

    1. Maintaining compos mentis is crucial in high-pressure situations.
    2. The judge questioned the witness's compos mentis given their erratic behavior on the stand.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "compos mentis" in English means: Having full control of one's mind; sane., In a healthy mental condition; not suffering from mental illness..

The phonetic transcription of "compos mentis" is /ˌkɒmpɒs ˈmɛntɪs/ in British English and /ˌkɑːmpəs ˈmɛntɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "compos mentis": of sound mind, lucid, in one's right mind, rational, sane.

Example usage of "compos mentis": "It's good to know he was compos mentis when he signed the contract.". More examples on the page.