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1. (n.) insanity
(not in technical use) the condition of being insane; mental illness or disorder.
2. insanity
Law. such unsoundness of mind as affects legal responsibility or capacity.
3. insanity
extreme folly; senselessness; foolhardiness.
Etymology: (1580–90; < L)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) insanity
relatively permanent disorder of the mind
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1. (noun) insanity
behavior or a situation that seems crazy or unreasonable
the insanity of Christmas shopping
2. insanity
severe mental illness
***He fought against insanity.
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) insanity
the state of being insane; unsoundness or derangement of mind; madness; lunacy
2. (noun) insanity
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
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. insanity
. See Inspiration.
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Sense: extremely foolish
It was insane to think he would give you the money.
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 Chinese: 精神错乱 |
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