dementia /dɪˈmɛnʃə/ noun2 •A progressive decline in cognitive function due to damage or disease in the brain beyond what might be expected from normal aging. Areas particularly affected include memory, attention, judgement, language and problem solving.In recent years some clinical trials involving potential dementia drugs have had disappointing setbacks. — 2018 •Madness or insanity. formsdementiae · dementias