ınsanity

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Definition of ınsanity in English English dictionary

{n} madness, dotage

Related Terms

Insanity

insanie

Hyphenation

in·sa·ni·ty

Turkish pronunciation

însänıti

Synonyms

aberration, absurdity, alienation, craziness, delirium, delusion, dementia, derangement, distraction, dotage, folly, frenzy, hallucination, hysteria, illusion

Antonyms

sanity, balance, soundness, wellness

Pronunciation

/ənˈsanətē/ /ɪnˈsænətiː/

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 #:Latin insānus (“unsound in mind; mad, insane”) in- + sanus (“sound, sane”). Modern forms of roots: in- + sane #"in- + sanity": in- (“healthy; sane”) +‎ sanitās. #:Latin sanitās (“sound in mind; sane”) sānus (“healthy; sane”) +‎ -itās. Modern forms of roots: sane + -ity