Sane Meaning
/seɪn/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjBeing in a healthy condition; not deranged; thinking rationally.
adjMentally sound; possessing a rational mind; having the mental faculties in such condition as to be able to anticipate and judge the effect of one's actions in an ordinary manner.
Sentence Examples
Every sane man is accountable to his conscience for his behavior.
He was judged sane and was therefore chargeable with murder.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Despite the chaos around him, he stayed completely ____ and made rational decisions.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Despite the chaos around him, he remained calm and ____ throughout the crisis.
Word Origin & History
Learned borrowing from Latin sānus (“healthy; sane”). Doublet of sound.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Shepard: What's wrong with your assistant?
Dr. Warren: Manuel has a brilliant mind, but he's always been a bit... unstable. Genius and madness are two sides of the same coin.
Dr. Manuel: Is it madness to see the future? To see the destruction rushing towards us? To understand there is no escape? No hope? No, I am not mad. I'm the only sane one left!
Dr. Warren: I gave him an extra dose of his meds after the attack."
— 2008, BioWare, Mass Effect (Science Fiction), Redwood City: Electronic Arts, →ISBN, →OCLC, PC, scene: Eden Prime:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Despite the chaos around him, he stayed completely ____ and made rational decisions.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Despite the chaos around him, he remained calm and ____ throughout the crisis.