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aircraft-enthusiastic

|air-craft-en-thusi-as-tic|

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/ˈɛrˌkræft ɪnˈθjuːziˌæstɪk/

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/ˈeəˌkrɑːft ɪnˈθjuːziˌæstɪk/

(enthusiastic)

intense interest

Base FormNounAdverb
enthusiasticaircraft enthusiastenthusiastically
Etymology
Etymology Information

'enthusiastic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'enthousiasmos,' where 'en-' meant 'in' and 'theos' meant 'god.'

Historical Evolution

'enthousiasmos' transformed into the Latin word 'enthusiasmus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'enthusiastic' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'possessed by a god,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having intense interest or passion.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having a keen interest or passion for aircraft.

He is aircraft-enthusiastic and spends weekends at the airfield.

Synonyms

aviation-lovingplane-enthusiastic

Antonyms

Last updated: 2025/07/13 06:44