COMPOS MENTIS Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

compos mentis

adjective

ˈkäm-pəs-ˈmen-təs

Definition of compos mentis

as in stable

having full use of one's mind and control over one's actions went to court to prove that her grandmother was no longer compos mentis and needed a legal guardian

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Recent Examples of compos mentis Second, and more important, while Biden’s voice may be faltering, and some of his sentences rest incomplete, there is little question which candidate is less compos mentis than the other. — Jack Rakove, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2024

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Adjective

Real estate can provide stable income or appreciation through active value creation, while technology investments offer exposure to emerging businesses and new models of growth.

— Connie Etemadi, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
Neuralink says the approach can make those signals more stable and useful for controlling computers.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of stable

Adjective

But his memory, of a long career as a reporter around the globe, with turns as an essayist, a historian, a novelist, and a political activist, remains almost eerily lucid.

— Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2026
These 16 slaps are lucid and adventurous, featuring random Jay Electronica warblings, DJ Quik rhythms, and a couple of surprisingly appropriate Westside Gunn vignettes.

— Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of lucid

Adjective

The bar makes a perfectly balanced drink, and brunch holds its own with plenty of light and rib-sticking options alike (the steak and eggs were my favorite) and strong locally roasted coffee (both pour-over and espresso options).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Beneficial species help digest food, hold plaque in check and support a balanced ecosystem that feeds into whole-body health.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of balanced

Adjective

Award-winning chef Kai Mueller has created a large and unusual menu that leans into the location, with a much healthier twist (all dishes that are safe to have on the detox programme are clearly marked).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
An annual average can appear healthy while Tuesdays and softer months create the downside.

— Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of healthy

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