About: the root word “San” is taken from the Latin word “Sanus” which means “Healthy”.
As the root word exhibits the derived words will always manifest the literal sense of the root word, various prefixes and suffixes are added slightly alter the meaning.
Words:
Insane (adjective) - In a state of mind which prevents normal perception, behaviour, or social interaction; seriously mentally ill.
Insanity (noun) - The state of being seriously mentally ill; madness.
Sane (adjective) - (Of a person) of sound mind; not mad or mentally ill.
Sanitarian (noun) - An official responsible for public health or a person in favour of public health reform.
Sanitarium (noun) - An establishment for the medical treatment of people who are convalescing or have a chronic illness.
Sanitary (adjective) - Relating to the conditions that affect hygiene and health, especially the supply of sewage facilities and clean drinking water.
Sanitation (noun) - Conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.
Sanity (noun) - The ability to think and behave in a normal and rational manner; sound mental health.
