transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpa-shən ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin passion-, passio suffering, being acted upon, from Latin pati to suffer — more at patient
Date: 13th century
1. often capitalized
a. : the sufferings of Christ between the night of the Last Supper and his death
b. : an oratorio based on a gospel narrative of the Passion
2. obsolete : suffering
3. : the state or capacity of being acted on by external agents or forces
4.
a.
(1) : emotion
his ruling passion is greed
(2) plural : the emotions as distinguished from reason
b. : intense, driving, or overmastering feeling or conviction
c. : an outbreak of anger
5.
a. : ardent affection : love
b. : a strong liking or desire for or devotion to some activity, object, or concept
c. : sexual desire
d. : an object of desire or deep interest
• pas·sion·less -ləs adjective
Synonyms:
passion , fervor , ardor , enthusiasm , zeal mean intense emotion compelling action. passion applies to an emotion that is deeply stirring or ungovernable
was a slave to his passions
fervor implies a warm and steady emotion
read the poem aloud with great fervor
ardor suggests warm and excited feeling likely to be fitful or short-lived
the ardor of their honeymoon soon faded
enthusiasm applies to lively or eager interest in or admiration for a proposal, cause, or activity
never showed much enthusiasm for sports
zeal implies energetic and unflagging pursuit of an aim or devotion to a cause
preaches with fanatical zeal
Synonym: see in addition feeling .