Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /mɛnˈteɪʃən/
KK: /mɛnˈteɪʃən/
Definition
The process of thinking or mental activity.
Example
Her mentation was clear and focused during the exam.
Conversation

I've been trying to improve my focus during study sessions.

That's a good idea! What do you do to enhance your mentation?

I started meditating and it really helps clear my mind.

Meditation sounds great! I should give it a try too.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cognition
thought
reasoning
Antonyms
ignorance
inattention
confusion
Root Explanation
Mentation → It is formed from "mens" (from Latin, meaning mind) and the suffix "-ation" (indicating a process or action). The word "mentation" refers to the process or action of thinking or mental activity.
Memory Tip
Think of the Latin word for mind, 'mens', to remember that 'mentation' refers to the process of thinking.
Visually Confused Words
lamentation
fomentation
dementation
cementation
tentation
dentation
enation
tormentation