Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

sound mind

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.96 in modern English

Syllables: sound -mind
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

sane, rational, maintaining one's mental capability to act reasonably.

Example Sentences

"A sound mind means as good a judgement as that mind is capable of from the nature of its organization."

Etymology

By surface analysis, of (genitive proposition) + sound (“solid, stable, sturdy”) + mind (“reason”).

Phrases

sound-minded

Questions

What does sound mind mean?: sane, rational, maintaining one's mental capability to act reasonably.
Where does sound mind come from?: By surface analysis, of (genitive proposition) + sound (“solid, stable, sturdy”) + mind (“reason”).

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