German edit

Etymology edit

17th century, from Latin vehementia, in part through French véhémence.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): (careful) /ˌveːheˈmɛnts/, (usual) /ˌveːəˈmɛnts/
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Noun edit

Vehemenz f (genitive Vehemenz, plural (rare) Vehemenzen)

  1. vehemence
    Synonyms: Nachdruck, Heftigkeit, Schärfe, Leidenschaft

Declension edit

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Further reading edit

  • Vehemenz” in Duden online
  • Vehemenz” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache