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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFanatical
/fəˈnæt.ɪ.kəl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Filled with or marked by excessive and unreasoning enthusiasm, often relating to religious, political, or ideological beliefs.
"He held fanatical views that left no room for compromise or discussion." - 2
Showing extreme or obsessive enthusiasm for an interest, hobby, or activity.
"She is fanatical about keeping her house impeccably clean and organized."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'fanaticus', meaning 'inspired by a divinity, frantic, or enthusiastic', which originates from 'fanum' (temple or sanctuary). In the 17th century, the term entered English to describe excessive religious enthusiasm, eventually broadening to denote any form of extreme, unreasoning zeal or devotion.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Fanatical" is said worldwide
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fanatique
Transliteration: fa.na.tik
"Il a des opinions politiques fanatiques."
fanatisch
Transliteration: faˈnaːtɪʃ
"Sie verfolgt ihre Ziele auf fanatische Weise."
fanatico
Transliteration: faˈna.ti.ko
"Era un fanatico sostenitore della squadra."
fanático
Transliteration: faˈna.ti.ko
"Mostró una devoción fanática por el proyecto."
fanático
Transliteration: fɐˈna.ti.ku
"Ele tem uma postura fanática sobre o assunto."
कट्टर
Transliteration: kattar
"उसके विचार बहुत कट्टर हैं।"
狂热的
Transliteration: kuáng rè de
"他对足球有着狂热的爱好。"
광적인
Transliteration: gwangjeog-in
"그는 건강 관리에는 광적인 면이 있다."
狂信的な
Transliteration: kyōshinteki na
"彼は政治に対して狂信的な態度をとった。"
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