Fanatic vs Determined - What's the difference?
fanatic | determined |
Fanatical.
* T. Moore
(obsolete) Showing evidence of possession by a god or demon; frenzied, overzealous.
Decided; resolute, possessing much determination.
(determine)
As adjectives the difference between fanatic and determined
is that fanatic is fanatical while determined is decided; resolute, possessing much determination.As a noun fanatic
is a person who is zealously enthusiastic for some cause, especially in religion.As a verb determined is
past tense of determine.fanatic
English
Alternative forms
* fanatick (obsolete)Adjective
(en adjective)- But Faith, fanatic Faith, once wedded fast / To some dear falsehood, hugs it to the last.
See also
* fan * crankQuotations
* A zealot can't change his mind. A fanatic can't change his mind and won't change the subject. — (attributed) * A fanatic is one who redoubles his effort when he has forgotten his aim. —determined
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- I'm determined to get a good grade in my exam.