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fanaticism|fəˈnætɪsɪz(ə)m|
Also 7–8 phanaticism.
[f. fanatic + -ism.]
†1. The condition of being, or supposing oneself to be, possessed. Obs.
1711Shaftesbury Charac. (1749) I. 36 Fanaticism, as it was used by the Antients in its original sense, for an ‘Apparition’ transporting the mind.
2. The tendency to indulge in wild and extravagant notions, esp. in religious matters; excessive enthusiasm, frenzy; an instance, a particular form, of this.
1652Gaule Magastrom. 133 Were not those the times to broach and vent their fanaticisms and impostures with more licentiousness and impunity? 1685Baxter Paraphr. N.T., 1 John i. 6, 7, Is it not Phanaticism to talk of Fellowship with God? 1769Robertson Chas. V, VI. vi. 106 The large infusion of fanaticism mingled with its regulations should be imputed to Loyola its founder. 1813Scott Rokeby vi. xxvii, Dark Fanaticism rent Altar, and screen, and ornament. 1837Carlyle Fr. Rev. iii. iii. i, This battle of Mountain and Gironde..is the battle of Fanaticisms and Miracles. 1880Dixon Windsor III. xx. 197 A sour fanaticism, which he mistook for piety.
b. In a weaker sense: Eagerness or enthusiasm in any pursuit.
1855Bain Senses & Int. iii. iv. §21 The fanaticism that prompts to endless attempts was found in..Kepler. |