Main Entry:

ma·nia

Pronunciation:

\ˈmā-nē-ə, -nyə\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English, from Late Latin, from Greek, from mainesthai to be mad; akin to Greek menos spirit — more at mind

Date:

14th century

1: excitement manifested by mental and physical hyperactivity, disorganization of behavior, and elevation of mood ; specifically : the manic phase of bipolar disorder2 a: excessive or unreasonable enthusiasm <a mania for saving things> —often used in combination b: the object of such enthusiasm