transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈmā-nē-ə, -nyə ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin, from Greek, from mainesthai to be mad; akin to Greek menos spirit — more at mind
Date: 14th century
1. : excitement manifested by mental and physical hyperactivity, disorganization of behavior, and elevation of mood ; specifically : the manic phase of bipolar disorder
2.
a. : excessive or unreasonable enthusiasm
a mania for saving things
— often used in combination
b. : the object of such enthusiasm