sanity
UK: ˈsæn.ə.ti | US: ˈsæn.ə.t̬i
n. the state of having a healthy mind; rationality
n. the quality of being reasonable or practical
sanity = san<healthy> + ity<noun suffix>
- san (from Latin sanus, meaning "healthy, sound")
- ity (a noun-forming suffix indicating state or condition, from Latin -itas)
Etymology Origin:
The word "sanity" traces back to Latin sanus ("healthy"), which originally referred to physical health but later expanded to mental well-being. The suffix -ity (from Latin -itas) was added to form a noun denoting the state of being sound or rational. Over time, "sanity" became specifically associated with mental stability and logical thinking, reflecting its evolution from general health to psychological clarity.
After weeks of stress, she began to question her own sanity.
The judge doubted the defendant’s sanity during the trial.
His calm response proved his sanity in a chaotic situation.
Maintaining sanity in a noisy household can be challenging.
The therapist helped him regain his sanity after the trauma.