Sanity: meaning, definitions and examples

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sanity

 

[ ˈsanɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mental health

The state of having a sound mind; the quality or state of being sane or rational.

Synonyms

mental health, rationality, reasonableness.

Examples of usage

  • It's important to take care of your sanity during stressful times.
  • She questioned her own sanity after hearing strange noises in the night.
Context #2 | Noun

legal context

The ability to understand the nature and consequences of one's actions.

Synonyms

competence, responsibility, sobriety.

Examples of usage

  • The defendant's sanity was called into question during the trial.

Translations

Translations of the word "sanity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sanidade

🇮🇳 स्वास्थ्य

🇩🇪 Gesundheit

🇮🇩 kesehatan

🇺🇦 здоров'я

🇵🇱 zdrowie

🇯🇵 健康

🇫🇷 santé

🇪🇸 salud

🇹🇷 sağlık

🇰🇷 건강

🇸🇦 الصحة

🇨🇿 zdraví

🇸🇰 zdravie

🇨🇳 健康

🇸🇮 zdravje

🇮🇸 heilsa

🇰🇿 денсаулық

🇬🇪 ჯანმრთელობა

🇦🇿 saglamlıq

🇲🇽 salud

Etymology

The word 'sanity' originates from the Latin word 'sanitas', which means 'health' or 'soundness'. The concept of sanity has been a topic of interest in philosophy, psychology, and law, with debates on what constitutes a sound mind and rational behavior dating back centuries.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,952, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.