mania
Translation
mania, craze, obsession
Examples
He suffers from mania and depression.
He suffers from mania and depression.
There was a mania for collecting stamps.
There was a mania for collecting stamps.
Grammar Patterns
((a mania for sth./-ing)) an extreme enthusiasm for (sth.) There was a mania for collecting stamps.
Similar Words
Synonyms: obsession, craze, frenzy, passion
Etymology
From Greek 'mania' meaning 'madness, frenzy'.
Memory Tips
Think of the word 'maniac', which describes a person acting with mania.