sane
[ seyn ]
/ seɪn /
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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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Can be confusedsane Seine
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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 Formssanely, adverbsaneness, noun
Word Origin for sane
C17: from Latin sānus healthy
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Word Origin and History for saner
sane
1721, back-formation from sanity or else from Latin sanus "sound, healthy," in figurative or transferred use, "of sound mind, rational, sane," also, of style, "correct;" of uncertain origin. Used earlier, of the body, with the sense of "healthy" (1620s). Related: Sanely.
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Medicine definitions for saner
sane
[ sān ]
adj.
Of sound mind; mentally healthy.
Related formssane′ness n.
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