"insanity" meaning in All languages combined

See insanity on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /ɪnˈsænɪti/ [US] Audio: en-us-insanity.ogg [US] Forms: insanity [singular], insanities [plural]
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  1. Insanity is the condition of being seriously mentally ill and unable to perceive reality as other people do. Synonyms: madness
    Sense id: simple-insanity-en-noun-jdJcL2Q5
  2. Insanity is a situation that is very foolish.
    Sense id: simple-insanity-en-noun-LU6HiNvX
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