passion

English

/ˈpæʃən/, [ˈpʰæʃən]

noun
Definitions
  • Any great, strong, powerful emotion, especially romantic love or extreme hate.
  • Fervor, determination.
  • An object of passionate or romantic love or strong romantic interest.
  • sexual Sexual intercourse, especially when very emotional.
  • (Christianity) The suffering of Jesus lead leading up to and during his crucifixion.
  • A display, musical composition, or play meant to commemorate the suffering of Jesus.
  • (obsolete) Suffering or enduring of imposed or inflicted pain; any suffering or distress.
  • (obsolete) The state of being acted upon; subjection to an external agent or influence; a passive condition
  • (obsolete) The capacity of being affected by external agents; susceptibility of impressions from external agents.
  • (obsolete) An innate attribute, property, or quality of a thing.
  • (obsolete) Disorder of the mind; madness.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English passion derived from Old French passion inherited from Old English passion derived from Latin passio (suffering, passion) derived from Proto-Indo-European *peh₁- (hurt, hate), *peh₁- (hurt, hate).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*peh₁-

Gloss

hurt, hate

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

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