insane

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From Latin īnsānus (unsound in mind; mad, insane), from in- + sānus (sound, sane).

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insane (comparative more insane, superlative most insane)

  1. Exhibiting unsoundness or disorder of mind; not sane; mad; deranged in mind; delirious; distracted.
  2. Used by, or appropriated to, insane persons; as, an insane hospital.
  3. Causing insanity or madness.
  4. Characterized by insanity or the utmost folly; chimerical; unpractical; as, an insane plan, attempt, etc.

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From English insane

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insane (epicene, plural insanes)

  1. insane, crazy
  2. foolish

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insane pl.

  1. feminine form of insano

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īnsāne

  1. vocative masculine singular of īnsānus
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