fanatic
See also: fanàtic
English edit
Alternative forms edit
- fanatick (obsolete)
Etymology edit
First attested in 1525. From Latin fānāticus (“of a temple, divinely inspired, frenzied”), from fānum (“temple”). Influenced by French fanatique.
Pronunciation edit
Adjective edit
fanatic (comparative more fanatic, superlative most fanatic)
- Fanatical.
- 1817, Thomas Moore, Lalla-Rookh:
- But Faith, fanatic Faith, once wedded fast / To some dear falsehood, hugs it to the last.
- (obsolete) Showing evidence of possession by a god or demon; frenzied, overzealous.
Translations edit
fanatical
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showing evidence of possession by a god or demon
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Noun edit
fanatic (plural fanatics)
- A person who is zealously enthusiastic for some cause, especially in religion.
- 2010, BioWare, Mass Effect 2 (Science Fiction), Redwood City: Electronic Arts, →OCLC, PC, scene: Cerberus: The Illusive Man Codex entry:
- The reclusive tycoon calling himself the Illusive Man is a human nationalist focused on advancing human interests, whatever the cost to non-humans. The Citadel Council regards him as a fanatic posing a serious threat to galactic security.
Translations edit
one who is zealously enthusiastic
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See also edit
Quotations edit
- A zealot can't change his mind. A fanatic can't change his mind and won't change the subject. —Winston Churchill (attributed)
- A fanatic is one who redoubles his effort when he has forgotten his aim. —George Santayana
Anagrams edit
Occitan edit
Etymology edit
Borrowed from Latin fānāticus, possibly via French fanatique.
Pronunciation edit
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Adjective edit
fanatic m (feminine singular fanatica, masculine plural fanatics, feminine plural fanaticas)
Romanian edit
Etymology edit
Borrowed from French fanatique, from Latin fānāticus.
Adjective edit
fanatic m or n (feminine singular fanatică, masculine plural fanatici, feminine and neuter plural fanatice)
Declension edit
Declension of fanatic
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masculine | neuter | feminine | masculine | neuter | feminine | ||
nominative/ accusative |
indefinite | fanatic | fanatică | fanatici | fanatice | ||
definite | fanaticul | fanatica | fanaticii | fanaticele | |||
genitive/ dative |
indefinite | fanatic | fanatice | fanatici | fanatice | ||
definite | fanaticului | fanaticei | fanaticilor | fanaticelor |