- pronunciation:
- f
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tihk
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word History
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a person who is enthusiastic about something in a way that is extreme or not reasonable.
She is a fanatic about her cause, and it's impossible to argue with her about it.- synonyms:
- maniac
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| related words: |
addict |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
interested or enthusiastic to an extreme point.
The fanatic soccer players practice several hours every day.- similar words:
- enthusiastic
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| related words: |
avid |
Fanatic comes from a Latin word that means "temple." In early English, a "fanatic" was a person who was thought to be possessed by a god. Later, the word "fanatic" was used for a person overly enthusiastic about religious matters.