sanity

san-i-ty · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The state of having a sound, healthy mind; mental soundness.

  2. 2.

    Reasonable and rational behavior or thinking.

Forms

plural: sanities

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    sanity check — A quick verification that something makes sense.
  • •
    keep one's sanity — To remain mentally stable under stress.

Related words

Antonyms: insanity, madness
See also: insanity, mental health, rationality
Synonyms: rationality, reason, soundness

Etymology

From Latin sanitas ("health, sanity"), from sanus ("healthy, sane").