fanatical

Meanings

• adjective

  Extremely enthusiastic and fanatic in pursuit or support of an idea, cause, or person.

  - "His fanatical devotion to the cause inspired others to join."
  - "The fanatical supporters of the team cheered loudly during the game."

• adjective

  Having or showing an excessive and single-minded zeal or enthusiasm.

  - "She was fanatical about her hobbies."
  - "The fanatical artist spent hours perfecting each detail."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fanatical
anathema , canonical , hysterial , maniacal , prestidigitator

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Variants

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fanatic , fanatical , fanatically , fanaticalness , fanaticalnesses , fanatics

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Etymology

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From the Latin fanaticus, a prophet or priestess possessed by a god.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'fanatic' comes from the Latin word 'fanaticus', which originally meant 'possessed by a god'.

2. In the Bible, the term 'fanatic' is used to describe those who were possessed by a god or demon.

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Related Concepts

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1. obsession: Fanaticism is a type of obsession, characterized by an intense and all-consuming passion or devotion.

2. zealot: A fanatical person is often referred to as a zealot, someone who is extremely devoted and uncompromising in their beliefs.

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Culture

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In literature, fanatical characters often drive the plot forward, such as in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Tell-Tale Heart'. In art, fanatical themes can be found in religious art depicting saints or martyrs.

How to Memorize "fanatical"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a passionate and intense expression, fully committed to their beliefs or cause.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fanatical' with words like 'passionate', 'zealous', and 'devoted'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym FANATIC: Fully Absorbed, Notable, All-consuming, Total, Intense, and Committed.

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