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Fanaticism

Deutsch: Fanatismus / Español: Fanatismo / Português: Fanatismo / Français: Fanatisme / Italiano: Fanatismo /

Fanaticism is a psychological phenomenon characterized by extreme and uncritical enthusiasm, devotion, or zeal for a particular belief, cause, ideology, or pursuit. It often involves an unwavering and fervent commitment to one's convictions, often to the point of disregarding opposing viewpoints, facts, or evidence. Fanaticism can manifest in various aspects of life, including religion, politics, sports, and even hobbies, and it may lead individuals to engage in irrational or harmful behaviors in the pursuit of their fervently held beliefs.

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Fanfaronade

Fanfaronade is defined as bragging or blustering manner or behavior ; a fanfare.

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Fantasized death

Fantasized death is defined as unrealistic portraits of death (in the media)

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Fantasy

Fantasy refers to the creative and imaginative interpretation of events that fulfills a psychological or rhetorical need.

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Fantod

Fantod refers to a state of nervous anxiety, irritability, the willies, the fidgets. Fantod is also defined as a fit or emotional outburst.

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FAP

FAP is the abbreviations of Ffixed action pattern, a stereotyped pattern of behavior that is evoked by a "releasing stimulus"; an instinct. Also known as Modal action pattern

Far point

Far point refers to the distance at which the spot of light becomes focused on the retina.

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Farsightedness

Farsightedness. Please see Hyperopia.

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