insane

Meanings

• Adjective

  1. Extremely foolish or irrational; mad.

  - "His insane behavior caused chaos in the classroom."
  - "She was driven insane by the loss of her child."

• Adjective

  2. Of or relating to a mental disorder.

  - "The asylum housed the insane."
  - "He was committed to the insane asylum."

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Antonyms

sane

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Synonyms

delirious , distracted

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with insane
brain , chains , rain , stain , vain

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Variants

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insane , insaneness , insanenesses , insaner , insanest , insane asylum , go insane , goes insane , going insane , gone insane , went insane , the insane , general paralysis of the insane , general pareses , general paresis

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Etymology

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From Latin insanus, 'without sense, insane'.

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Trivia

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1. Insanity is not a medical diagnosis, but rather a legal term used to determine a person's mental competency.

2. The term 'insane asylum' was commonly used in the 19th century to refer to mental hospitals.

3. Some cultures believe that insanity is a sign of divine possession or a way to communicate with the spiritual world.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mental illness: A broad term used to describe a wide range of mental or behavioral disorders.

2. Psychosis: A mental disorder characterized by a loss of contact with reality.

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Culture

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Insanity has been a popular theme in literature, art, and music, often used to explore the depths of human emotion and the complexities of the human mind. In literature, insane characters have been portrayed as tragic figures, villains, or even heroes. In art, insanity has been depicted in various forms, from surrealist paintings to psychological portraits. In music, insane themes have been explored in various genres, from rock to classical.

How to Memorize "insane"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person behaving erratically or irrationally.
   - Imagine a scene in an asylum.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of losing one's mind.
   - Connect it with the image of a madman.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym I'S A N A N to remember the definition: 'Insane, Senseless, Absurd, Nonsensical, and Abnormal'.

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