Insanity

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ɪnˈsænɪti/

Origin

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

Full definition of insanity

Noun

1. The state of being insane; madness.

Antonyms

• sanity

Synonyms

Related terms

• insane