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Meaning of the word insanity in English

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insanity

US /ɪnˈsæn.ə.t̬i/

UK /ɪnˈsæn.ə.ti/

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Noun

the state of being seriously mentally ill; madness.

Example:

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He was found not guilty by reason of insanity.

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The sheer insanity of the plan shocked everyone.

Antonym:

sanity reason soundness

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insane insanely