The difference between Enthusiasm and Zeal
When used as nouns, enthusiasm means possession by a god, whereas zeal means the fervour or tireless devotion for a person, cause, or ideal and determination in its furtherance.
check bellow for the other definitions of Enthusiasm and Zeal
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Enthusiasm as a noun (obsolete, or, historical):
Possession by a god; divine inspiration or frenzy.
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Enthusiasm as a noun:
Intensity of feeling; excited interest or eagerness.
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Enthusiasm as a noun:
Something in which one is keenly interested.
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Zeal as a noun:
The fervour or tireless devotion for a person, cause, or ideal and determination in its furtherance; diligent enthusiasm; powerful interest.
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Zeal as a noun (obsolete):
A zealot.
Examples:
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Zeal as a noun:
The collective noun for a group of zebras.