Definitions for Insanity
ɪnˈsæn ɪ tiin·san·i·ty

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. insanitynoun

   relatively permanent disorder of the mind

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 2 votes

1. insanitynoun

   The state of being insane; madness.

2. Etymology: A three-part word (root 'sane', prefix 'in-' meaning 'not', suffix '-ity', meaning 'the state of'). Derived from Latin precursory equivalents. Two possible candidates for construction order:

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Insanity

   Insanity is a song written by Peter Mansson, Patric Sarin, Darin Zanyar and recorded by Swedish singer Darin. It was released as the fourth single from Darin's third studio record Break the News, though it was the first release from the album in Germany and selected other European countries.

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1. insanity

   Insanity is a term used to describe severe mental illness or mental disorder that prevents an individual from thinking clearly, behaving appropriately, understanding reality or functioning effectively. It can significantly impair a person's cognitive abilities, emotions or behaviors to the extent that daily functioning is majorly disturbed. In legal context, insanity also refers to a state where a person is deemed incapable of understanding their actions or distinguishing right from wrong.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Insanitynoun

   the state of being insane; unsoundness or derangement of mind; madness; lunacy

2. Insanitynoun

   such a mental condition, as, either from the existence of delusions, or from incapacity to distinguish between right and wrong, with regard to any matter under action, does away with individual responsibility

WikidataRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Insanity

   Insanity, craziness or madness is a spectrum of behaviors characterized by certain abnormal mental or behavioral patterns. Insanity may manifest as violations of societal norms, including a person becoming a danger to themselves or others, though not all such acts are considered insanity. In modern usage insanity is most commonly encountered as an informal unscientific term denoting mental instability, or in the narrow legal context of the insanity defense. In the medical profession the term is now avoided in favor of diagnoses of specific mental disorders; the presence of delusions or hallucinations is broadly referred to as psychosis. When discussing mental illness in general terms, "psychopathology" is considered a preferred descriptor. In English, the word "sane" derives from the Latin adjective sanus meaning "healthy". The phrase "mens sana in corpore sano" is often translated to mean a "healthy mind in a healthy body". From this perspective, insanity can be considered as poor health of the mind, not necessarily of the brain as an organ, but rather refers to defective function of mental processes such as reasoning. Another Latin phrase related to our current concept of sanity is "compos mentis", and a euphemistic term for insanity is "non compos mentis". In law, mens rea means having had criminal intent, or a guilty mind, when the act was committed.

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Insanity

   . See Inspiration.

Matched Categories

1. • Mental Illness

How to pronounce Insanity?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Insanity in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Insanity in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Insanity in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of Insanity in a Sentence

1. Bias:

   Do not speak quickly; it is a sign of insanity.

2. Debasish Mridha, M.D.:

   We are trying to build peace by inventing new war machines; if that isn't insanity than what is?

3. Vivian Hug:

   Please stop the insanity. You have already done damage to these kids having to wear masks.

4. Michael Dougherty:

   Competency is different than insanity, or a mental health defect. So, we're not talking about what he did on March 22nd. We're talking about whether he is competent to stand trial right now.

5. R. D. Lang:

   Insanity -- a perfectly rational adjustment to an insane world.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Insanity
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Insanity
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insanity
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Insanity
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Insanity
7. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Insanity