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saner

|seɪ-nər|

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/ˈseɪnɚ/

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/ˈseɪnə/

(sane)

mentally healthy

Base FormComparativeSuperlativeNounNounAdverb
sanesanersanestsanitysanenesssanely
Etymology
Etymology Information

'sane' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'sanus', where 'sanus' meant 'healthy, sound'.

Historical Evolution

'sane' changed from Old French/Anglo-French word 'sain' and via Middle English 'sane' eventually became the modern English word 'sane'.

Meaning Changes

Initially it meant 'healthy' (especially physically); over time it broadened to mean 'mentally healthy' or 'reasonable'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

comparative form of 'sane': more mentally healthy, reasonable, or rational.

He seems saner now than he was last year.

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Last updated: 2025/08/21 14:49