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   insanity

   /ɪnˈsanɪti/

   noun

   • 1. the state of being seriously mentally ill; madness: "he suffered from bouts of insanity" Similar mental illnessmental disordermental derangementmadnessinsanenessdementiadementednesslunacyinstabilityunsoundness of mindloss of reasondeliriumhysteriamaniapsychosisinformal:crazinessarchaic:crazednessrare:delirationOpposite sanity
   • ▪ extreme foolishness or irrationality: "it might be pure insanity to take this loan" Similar follyfoolishnessfoolhardinessidiocystupidityimbecilityasininitylunacymadnesssillinesssenselessnessbrainlessnessthoughtlessnessirrationalityillogicalityabsurdityludicrousnessridiculousnessinformal:crazinessdaftnessOpposite sense

   Word Origin late 16th century: from Latin insanitas, from insanus (see insane).

   Scrabble Points: 11

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINSANITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   INSANITY definition: 1. a very stupid, unreasonable, or dangerous action or situation: 2. the condition of being very…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › insanityInsanity Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of INSANITY is a severely disordered state of the mind usually occurring as a specific disorder. How to use insanity in a sentence. On the Meaning of Insanity.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › InsanityInsanity - Wikipedia

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   A more informal use of the term insanity is to denote something or someone considered highly unique, passionate or extreme, including in a positive sense.

5. www.oed.com › dictionary › insanity_ninsanity, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   The condition of being insane; a state of mind that impedes the ability to think, reason, or behave in ways that are considered normal, esp. one caused by mental illness. Also in extended use.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › insanityINSANITY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. relatively permanent disorder of the mind; state or condition of being insane. law a defect of reason as a result of mental illness, such that a defendant does not know what he or she is doing or that it is wrong. utter folly; stupidity.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › insanityInsanity - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Insanity is an ongoing state of extreme mental illness, which may cause abnormal or antisocial behaviors. If you bark at cats and meow at dogs, you might suffer from insanity.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › insanityINSANITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Definition of 'insanity' insanity. (ɪnsænɪti ) 1. uncountable noun. Insanity is the state of being insane. The defence pleaded insanity, but the defendant was found guilty and sentenced. 2. uncountable noun. If you describe a decision or an action as insanity, you think it is very foolish. [disapproval]