zeal

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Antonyms 1.3.3 Related terms 1.3.4 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• (US) IPA: /ziːl/, SAMPA: /zi:l/
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• Rhymes: -iːl

[edit] Etymology

First coined 1382, from Middle English “zele”, from Old French “zel”, from Late Latin “zēlus”, from Ancient Greek ζήλος (“‘zeal, jealousy’”) < ζηλόω (“‘to emulate, to be jealous’”).

[edit] Noun

zeal (uncountable)

1. The fervor or tireless devotion for a person, cause, or ideal and determination in its furtherance; diligent enthusiasm; powerful interest.

[edit] Synonyms

• (fervor): ardor, intensity, passion

[edit] Antonyms

• (fervor): apathy

[edit] Related terms

• jealous
• jealousy
• zealot
• zealotry
• zealous

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