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How can a doctor judge a woman's sanity by merely bidding her good morning and refusing to hear her pleas for release? Even the sick ones know it is useless to say anything, for the answer will be that it is their imagination.
Nellie Bly

Meaning of "sanity" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SANITY

From Latin sānitās health, from sānus healthy.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SANITY

sanity  [ˈsænɪtɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SANITY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Sanity is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SANITY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Sanity

Sanity refers to the soundness, rationality and healthiness of the human mind, as opposed to insanity. A person is not considered sane anymore just if he/she is rational. In modern society, the terms have become exclusively synonymous with compos mentis, in contrast with non compos mentis, or insane, meaning troubled conscience. A sane mind is nowadays considered healthy both from its analytical -once called rational- and emotional aspects.

Definition of sanity in the English dictionary

The definition of sanity in the dictionary is the state of being sane. Other definition of sanity is good sense or soundness of judgment.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SANITY


aldermanity
ˌɔːldəˈmænɪtɪ
Christianity
ˌkrɪstɪˈænɪtɪ
churchianity
ˌtʃɜːtʃɪˈænɪtɪ
community
kəˈmjuːnɪtɪ
gigmanity
ɡɪɡˈmænɪtɪ
humanity
hjuːˈmænɪtɪ
inanity
ɪˈnænɪtɪ
infinity
ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪ
inhumanity
ˌɪnhjuːˈmænɪtɪ
insanity
ɪnˈsænɪtɪ
maternity
məˈtɜːnɪtɪ
mundanity
mʌnˈdænɪtɪ
opportunity
ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtɪ
profanity
prəˈfænɪtɪ
satanity
səˈtænɪtɪ
superhumanity
ˌsuːpəhjuːˈmænɪtɪ
trinity
ˈtrɪnɪtɪ
unity
ˈjuːnɪtɪ
urbanity
ɜːˈbænɪtɪ
vanity
ˈvænɪtɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SANITY

sanitary inspector
sanitary napkin
sanitary protection
sanitary towel
sanitate
sanitation
sanitation department
sanitation man
sanitation men
sanitationist
sanitisation
sanitise
sanitised
sanitiser
sanitization
sanitize
sanitized
sanitizer
sanitorium
sanjak

WORDS THAT END LIKE SANITY

affinity
amenity
crime against humanity
dignity
divinity
equal opportunity
equal-opportunity
femininity
fraternity
gated community
global community
Holy Trinity
immunity
indemnity
masculinity
modernity
obscenity
serenity
vicinity
virginity

Synonyms and antonyms of sanity in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «SANITY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «sanity» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of sanity

Translation of «sanity» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SANITY

Find out the translation of sanity to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of sanity from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sanity» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

心智健全
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cordura
570 millions of speakers

English

sanity
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

विवेक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التعقل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

здравомыслие
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sanidade
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সদ্বিবেচনা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

santé mentale
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

kewarasan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

geistige Gesundheit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

正気
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

제정신
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sanitasi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự tỉnh táo
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நல்லறிவு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

विवेक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

akıl sağlığı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sanità mentale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

rozsądek
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

розсудливість
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

bun-simț
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

λογικότητα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

gesonde verstand
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sanity
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

tilregnelighet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sanity

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SANITY»

The term «sanity» is very widely used and occupies the 22.896 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SANITY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «sanity» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «sanity» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about sanity

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10 QUOTES WITH «SANITY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word sanity.
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Dianna Agron
I think it's important to keep your personal life to yourself as much as you can. It protects your sanity and you need to have boundaries. And it helps that enchantment of watching an actor. If you know someone's favourite colour or what they like to do on a Sunday, you won't fall for the character as much.
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Joyce Appleby
Our sense of worth, of well-being, even our sanity depends upon our remembering. But, alas, our sense of worth, our well-being, our sanity also depend upon our forgetting.
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Irving Babbitt
The human mind, if it is to keep its sanity, must maintain the nicest balance between unity and plurality.
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Michael D. Barnes
The fight for sanity in our gun safety laws is not by any means over. In many ways it's just beginning.
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Lance Bass
You've got to have a sense of humor to keep your sanity.
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Nellie Bly
How can a doctor judge a woman's sanity by merely bidding her good morning and refusing to hear her pleas for release? Even the sick ones know it is useless to say anything, for the answer will be that it is their imagination.
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Nellie Bly
I always made a point of telling the doctors I was sane, and asking to be released, but the more I endeavored to assure them of my sanity, the more they doubted it.
8
Elayne Boosler
I am thankful the most important key in history was invented. It's not the key to your house, your car, your boat, your safety deposit box, your bike lock or your private community. It's the key to order, sanity, and peace of mind. The key is 'Delete.'
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Rita Mae Brown
The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four Americans is suffering from some form of mental illness. Think of your three best friends. If they're okay, then it's you.
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Brendon Burchard
Challenge is the pathway to engagement and progress in our lives. But not all challenges are created equal. Some challenges make us feel alive, engaged, connected, and fulfilled. Others simply overwhelm us. Knowing the difference as you set bigger and bolder challenges for yourself is critical to your sanity, success, and satisfaction.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SANITY»

Discover the use of sanity in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sanity and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Brilliant Sanity: Buddhist Approaches to Psychotherapy
"Brilliant Sanity" is a rare feat. This engaging and informative book is sure to become essential for psychotherapy scholars, acceptance and mindfulness researchers, and clinicians alike. This is one not to be missed.
Francis J. Kaklauskas, Susan Nimanheminda, Louis Hoffman, 2008
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Back to Sanity: Heading the Madness of Our Minds
Why is it that human history has been filled with endless conflict, oppression and inequality?In this ground-breaking and inspiring book, Steve Taylor shows that we do suffer from a psychological disorder, which he refers to as humania, or ...
Steve Taylor, 2012
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Sanity Plea: Schizophrenia in the Novels of Kurt Vonnegut
In this revised edition of a volume originally published in 1989, Lawrence Broer extends his comprehensive critique of the body of writing by Kurt Vonnegut.
Lawrence R. Broer, 1994
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The Myth of Sanity: Divided Consciousness and the Promise of ...
Through astonishing stories of people whose lives have been shattered by trauma and then remade, The Myth of Sanity shows us how to recognize these altered mental states in friends and family, even in ourselves.
Martha Stout, 2002
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The Spirit of Sanity
A rare and unusual consideration of the spiritual dimensions of sanity from a psychoanalytic perspective, this transcription of a series of seven lectures delivered at the Tavistock Clinic capture the spontaneity and immediacy of the ...
Neville Symington, 2001
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Sanity and Grace
Honest and inspiring, this story will not only interest Collins's followers but will also help soothe and heal those wounded by suicide and depression.
Judy Collins, 2006
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Theology and Sanity
One of Sheed's most popular books, this ideal volume for the layman shows the practical aspects of theology in the life of a Christian believer. Logic, clarity, and simplicity permeate this eminently readable book.
Francis J. Sheed, 1993
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In Defense of Sanity: The Best Essays of G.K. Chesterton
A veritable feast for the mind and heart. While some of the essays in this volume may be familiar, many of them are collected here for the first time, making their first appearance in over a century.
Gilbert Keith Chesterton, Dale Ahlquist, Joseph Pearce, 2011
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Choosing Sanity
The principles of healing contained in this book have been effectively applied in clearing bipolar disorder, panic disorder, OCD and depression and in relieving symptoms of ADHD, ADD and autism.
Mj Sawyer, 2008
10
The Sanity We Are Born With: A Buddhist Approach to Psychology
Helping ourselves and others to connect with this intrinsic ground of sanity and health is the subject of this collection of teachings, which the author gave to Western psychologists, psychotherapists, and students of Buddhist meditation ...
Chogyam Trungpa, Carolyn Rose Gimian, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SANITY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sanity is used in the context of the following news items.
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A sightseeing day on business trips adds sanity and fun
"When you really look at it, in terms of your sanity and the opportunity, as well as the economic model, a lot of times it makes sense." Marian Thier expects clients ... «Toronto Sun, Jul 15»
2
Murder suspect, 13, to have sanity evaluated in toddler kicking death
Mental competency involves whether a defendant is capable of understanding court proceedings and assisting in his own defense. Legal sanity, called criminal ... «MLive.com, Jul 15»
3
Sanity of trooper's accused killer will be 'significant factor' in his …
Attorneys for the Chesterfield County man charged with killing Virginia State Police trooper Junius A. Walker believe the defendant's sanity “will be a significant ... «Richmond Times-Dispatch, Jun 15»
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Judge says second James Holmes' sanity exam undercuts first
The second court-ordered psychiatrist to examine the Aurora movie theater gunman will be able to opine about James Holmes' sanity at trial, a judge ruled ... «The Denver Post, Nov 14»
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Holmes judge OKs sanity tape at trial
CENTENNIAL — The judge overseeing the Colorado theater shooting case will allow video of the suspect's most recent sanity evaluation to be played during ... «The Denver Post, Nov 14»
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Attorneys for James Holmes want to toss second sanity exam
Defense attorneys want the second sanity exam of the Aurora movie theater gunman tossed out, the latest sign that a contentious debate over James Holmes' ... «The Denver Post, Oct 14»
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James Holmes interviewed for 22 hours in sanity exam for Aurora …
DENVER - The doctor whose sanity examination could prove to be the key piece of evidence in the upcoming Aurora movie theater shooting trial interviewed the ... «The Denver Channel, Oct 14»
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Second sanity exam of accused Colorado cinema gunman completed
"The sanity determination is the centerpiece of this entire case." Prosecutors have charged Holmes with multiple counts of first-degree murder and attempted ... «Reuters, Oct 14»
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James Holmes sanity exam can be filmed, judge says
CENTENNIAL, Colo. – The judge in the Colorado theater shootings case says a psychiatrist can video-record the second sanity evaluation of defendant James ... «Fox News, Jul 14»
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Movie theater shooting hearing: Lawyers debate videotaping sanity
During a preliminary hearing Tuesday, attorneys debated a number of issues including the trial date and whether suspect James Holmes' second sanity ... «The Denver Channel, Jul 14»

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