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sanity

sa·nity

UK/ˈsæn.əˌti/ US/ˈsæn.ɪˌti/ fairly common

noun

1.

normal or sound powers of mind

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Origin

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

Phrases

  • lose sanity
  • sanity check
  • sanity test

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