Sane
/seɪn/noun
Having a sound mind; not mad or mentally ill.
Did you know?The word 'sane' is connected to the Latin 'sanus', which is linked to health and healing, revealing ancient ties between sanity and physical wellness!
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*sā-
“to be healthy, whole.”
Latin
Latin
sanus
“healthy, sound, whole.”
Old French
Old French
sain
“healthy, sound.”
Middle English
Middle English
sane
“of sound mind, healthy.”
Modern English
English
sane
“having a sound mind.”