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phrenetic


Meanings
  • adjective

    marked by or given to frenzy or ecstasy; frantic

    - "Her phrenetic dancing was a sight to behold."
    - "The phrenetic crowd cheered for their favorite team."
    - "His phrenetic speech inspired the audience."

Rhymes
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hectic , metic , petite , repetition
Variants
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frenetic , phrenetic
Etymology
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From the Greek word phren, meaning 'diaphragm' or 'mind', and the suffix -etic, meaning 'pertaining to'. In ancient times, it was believed that the mind was located in the diaphragm.


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  1. The term 'phrenology' was popular in the 19th century and referred to the study of the shape and size of the skull as a means of determining a person's character and intelligence.

  2. The word 'phrenetic' was first used in English in the late 16th century.


Related Concepts
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  1. ecstasy: A state of intense happiness and heightened sensory awareness, often associated with spiritual experiences or strong emotions.

  2. frenzy: A state of wild, uncontrollable excitement or passion.


Culture
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Phrenetic has been used extensively in literature and music to describe intense emotions and frenzied behavior. In the novel 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte, the character Heathcliff is described as having a 'phrenetic' desire for Catherine.

How to Memorize "phrenetic"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a crowd of people in a frenzy, dancing and cheering wildly. This is what the word 'phrenetic' describes.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'phrenetic' with intense emotions and frenzied behavior.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Greek origin of the word: 'Phren' means mind, and 'etic' means pertaining to. So, 'phrenetic' means 'pertaining to the mind'.


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