Fanaticism

Pronunciation: /fəˈnætɪˌsɪzəm/

Definitions of fanaticism

noun excessive zeal or enthusiasm, especially for a particular cause or belief

Example Sentences

A1 Fanaticism is when someone has extreme beliefs and is unwilling to consider other viewpoints.

A2 Sports fanaticism can be seen in the way some people passionately support their favorite teams.

B1 Political fanaticism can lead to division and conflict within a society.

B2 The fanaticism of the cult leader led his followers to commit dangerous and irrational acts.

C1 The fanaticism of some religious groups can sometimes lead to violence and extremism.

C2 The historian studied the rise of fanaticism in the early 20th century and its impact on world events.

Examples of fanaticism in a Sentence

formal The rise of religious fanaticism has led to increased tensions in the region.

informal His fanaticism for the local sports team knows no bounds.

slang She's a total fanatic for that new band that just came out.

figurative The politician's fanaticism for power blinded him to the needs of the people.

Grammatical Forms of fanaticism

• past tense: fanaticized
• plural: fanaticisms
• comparative: more fanatical
• superlative: most fanatical
• present tense: fanaticizes
• future tense: will fanaticize
• perfect tense: has fanaticized
• continuous tense: is fanaticizing
• singular: fanaticism
• positive degree: fanatic
• infinitive: to fanaticize
• gerund: fanaticizing
• participle: fanaticized

Origin and Evolution of fanaticism

First Known Use: 1565 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'fanaticism' originated from the Latin word 'fanaticus' which means 'insanely but divinely inspired'. It was derived from 'fanum' meaning 'temple' or 'sanctuary'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fanaticism' has evolved to describe excessive and irrational enthusiasm or zeal for a particular cause or belief, often to the point of being extreme or unreasonable.