mania
|ma-ni-a|
B2
/ˈmeɪ.ni.ə/
intense enthusiasm
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mania' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'μανία' (mania), where 'μαν-' meant 'madness' or 'frenzy'.
Historical Evolution
'μανία' transformed into the Latin word 'mania', and eventually became the modern English word 'mania'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'madness or frenzy', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'excessive enthusiasm or obsession'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an excessive enthusiasm or desire; an obsession.
He has a mania for collecting stamps.
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Noun 2
a mental illness marked by periods of great excitement or euphoria, delusions, and overactivity.
During his manic episodes, he experienced mania.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41