zeal#2 (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 12
def excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end
examples he had an absolute zeal for litigation
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Hypernym ardor, ardour, fervor, fervour, fervency, fire, fervidness
Derivationally related form zeal → zealous
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Derivationally related form zealous → zeal
Hyponym ardor, ardour, fervor, fervour, fervency, fire, fervidness

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