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in·sane
\(ˈ)in|sān, ənˈs-\ adjective
(sometimes -er/-est)
Etymology: Latin insanus, from in- in- (I) + sanus sane
1.
a. obsolete, of the mind : unsound, disordered
b. of a person : exhibiting unsoundness or disorder of mind : affected with insanity : mad; especially : disordered in mind to such a degree as to be unable to function safely and competently in ordinary human relations — compare psychotic
2. obsolete : causing insanity
3. : used by, typical of, or for insane persons
< an insane hospital >
< insane ravings >
4. : utterly foolish or ridiculous : lacking any logical or practical basis : wildly visionary
< a perfectly insane idea >
< such insane extravagance >
< the insanest thing you ever saw >
• in·sane·ness \-ānnə̇s\ noun |