sane
[ seyn ]
/ seɪn /
adjective, san·er, san·est.
free from mental derangement; having a sound, healthy mind: a sane person.
having or showing reason, sound judgment, or good sense: sane advice.
sound; healthy.
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Origin of sane
First recorded in 1620–30, sane is from the Latin word sānus healthy
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British Dictionary definitions for saner
sane
/ (seɪn) /
adjective
sound in mind; free from mental disturbance
having or showing reason, good judgment, or sound sense
obsolete healthy
Derived forms of sane
sanely, adverbsaneness, nounWord Origin for sane
C17: from Latin sānus healthy
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Medical definitions for saner
sane
[ sān ]
adj.
Of sound mind; mentally healthy.
Other words from sane
sane′ness n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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