insanity
English
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Etymology
A three-part word (root 'sane', prefix 'in-' meaning 'not', suffix '-ity', meaning 'the state of'). Derived from Latin precursory equivalents. Two possible candidates for construction order:
- "insane+-ity": insānus (“unhealthy; insane”) + -itās
- "in- + sanity": in- (“healthy; sane”) + sanitās.
Noun
insanity (countable and uncountable; plural insanities)
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Translations
state of being insane
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