ardent
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[edit] Etymology
First attested circa 14th century, Middle English ardaunt, from Old French ardant, from Latin ardentem, nominative of ardens, present participle of ardere (“‘to burn’”).
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ardent (comparative more ardent, superlative most ardent)
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[edit] Quotations
- 1956 — Arthur C. Clarke, The City and the Stars, p 43
- This ardent exploration, absorbing all his energy and interest, made him forget for the moment the mystery of his heritage and the anomaly that cut him off from all his fellows.
