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in·sane (

n-s

n

)

adj.

1.

a. Of, exhibiting, or afflicted with insanity.

b. Characteristic of or associated with persons afflicted with insanity: an insane laugh; insane babbling.

c. Intended for use by such persons: an insane asylum.

2. Immoderate; wild: insane jealousy.

3. Very foolish; absurd: took insane risks behind the wheel.

[Latin nsnus : in-, not; see in-¹ + snus, sane, healthy.]

in·sanely adv.

in·saneness n.

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Noun

1.

insaneness - obsolete terms for legal insanity

lunacy, madness

insanity - relatively permanent disorder of the mind

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