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vehemence

Vehemence (noun) means an intense concentration, force or power.

noun
1
An intense concentration, force or power.
2
A wild or turbulent ferocity or fury.
3
Eagerness, fervor, excessive strong feeling.
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Etymology

From Middle English vehemens, vemance, from Old French vëemence, vehemence, from Latin vehementia (“eagerness, strength”), from vehemens (“eager”).

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What is the meaning of vehemence?

"vehemence" (noun) means an intense concentration, force or power.

What are the different meanings of vehemence?

"vehemence" has 3 main meanings: 1. An intense concentration, force or power; 2. A wild or turbulent ferocity or fury; 3. Eagerness, fervor, excessive strong feeling.

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