Main Entry:

fa·nat·ic

Pronunciation:

\fə-ˈna-tik\

Variant(s):

or fa·nat·i·cal \-ti-kəl\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Latin fanaticus inspired by a deity, frenzied, from fanum temple — more at feast

Date:

1550

: marked by excessive enthusiasm and often intense uncritical devotion <they're fanatic about politics>

— fanatic noun

— fa·nat·i·cal·ly \fə-ˈna-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

— fa·nat·i·cal·ness \-kəl-nəs\ noun