sanity — the ability to think and behave in a normal and rational manner; soundness of mind
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the ability to think and behave in a normal and rational manner; soundness of mind
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsænəti/
Example Sentences
- My mom's constant nagging is slowly driving me to the edge of sanity.
- For the sake of my sanity, I decided to delete all social media apps.
- Living with three cats has tested the limits of my sanity, but I love them anyway.
sanity
NOUN[/ˈsænəti/]
the ability to think and behave in a normal and rational manner; soundness of mind
Keeping rational mind amid chaos
Abandon vanity, embrace humanity, and find your sanity.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'sanitas', meaning 'health' or 'soundness'. In ancient Rome, physical and mental health were viewed as unified concepts, reflected in the shared etymological root used for both bodily and mental wellness.
Breakdown
sanus (healthy, sound) + -itas (suffix denoting state or condition). The Latin adjective 'sanus' combined with the abstract noun-forming suffix '-itas' to create 'sanitas', which evolved into the modern English 'sanity'.
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📝Examples
“My mom's constant nagging is slowly driving me to the edge of sanity.”
“For the sake of my sanity, I decided to delete all social media apps.”
“Living with three cats has tested the limits of my sanity, but I love them anyway.”
“The judge ruled that the defendant was of sound mind and sanity during the incident.”
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