Passion
/ˈpæʃ.ən/noun
A strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something or about doing something.
Did you know?The word 'passion' comes from the Latin 'passio', which referred to suffering, especially the suffering of Christ, transforming into a term for intense emotions.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
passio
“suffering, enduring, or undergoing pain.”
Old French
Old French
passion
“a strong feeling or emotional state.”
Middle English
Middle English
passioun
“a deep emotional state, often linked to suffering.”
Modern English
English
passion
“intense enthusiasm or strong emotion.”