sanity

/ˈsæ.nɪ.ti/

UK: /ˈsæn.ɪˌti/

SÆ · nɪ · ti (3 syllables)

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Definition

The condition of being sane.

Etymology

From Middle English sanite, sanyte, sanytee, from Middle French sanité, from Latin sānitās, from sānus (“healthy”) + -itās (“-ity”). By surface analysis, sane + -ity.

Example Sentences

  • "preserve one's sanity"
  • "lose your sanity"
  • "decree someone's sanity"
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