sanity

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. noun normal or sound powers of mind

Etymology

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

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Synonyms

saneness

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