sane

Meanings

• adjective

  Of sound mind; rational; not insane.

  - "Despite his troubled past, John was deemed sane enough to stand trial."
  - "The doctor declared that the patient was sane and no longer a danger to himself or others."

• adjective

  Conforming to the norms, obligations, and expectations of one's culture, society, or role.

  - "The sane choice would be to accept the job offer and secure a steady income."
  - "In a world gone mad, she remained the sane voice of reason."

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Antonyms

crazy , insane , unbalanced

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Synonyms

in one's right mind , play with a full deck

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sane
rain , chaine , vain , reign , pain

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Variants

List of all variants of sane that leads to same result
sane , sanely , saneness , sanenesses , saner , sanest

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Etymology

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From Old French san, sain, meaning 'healthy, whole, sound.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'sane' was used in the 18th and 19th centuries to describe a person who was not insane, but it was not until the late 19th century that the term began to be used more broadly to describe a person who was rational and mentally stable.

2. The word 'sanity' comes from the Latin word 'sanitas,' which means 'health' or 'well-being.'

3. In some legal contexts, the term 'sane' is used to refer to a person's ability to understand and appreciate the consequences of their actions, as well as their ability to make decisions based on that understanding.

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Related Concepts

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1. Insanity: A state of severe mental illness, often marked by irrational or dangerous behavior.

2. Rationality: The ability to think and act in a logical and reasonable manner.

3. Mental health: A state of well-being in which an individual can effectively deal with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to contribute to their community.

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Culture

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In literature, 'sane' is often contrasted with 'insane' or 'mad.' In art, images of sanity can represent order, rationality, and health. In music, songs about sanity may explore themes of mental stability, self-control, and reason.

How to Memorize "sane"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a calm, rational person making logical decisions. Imagine a balanced scale with reason on one side and chaos on the other.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sane' with 'rational,' 'reasonable,' and 'logical.' Remember that sanity is the opposite of insanity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic such as 'Sane is the opposite of Crazy Anarchy Needs Ending.'

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