fervency

[ fur-vuh n-see ]
/ ˈfɜr vən si /
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noun

warmth or intensity of feeling; ardor; zeal; fervor.

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decorum
the act of or need for making up one's mind.
dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc.
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Origin of fervency

1375–1425; late Middle English < Late Latin ferventia (see fervent, -ency); replacing fervence < Middle French < Latin ferventia

Words nearby fervency

fertilizin, ferula, ferule, ferulic acid, ferv., fervency, fervent, fervid, fervidor, fervor, fervour
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Words related to fervency

emotion, heart, intensity, zest, fire, ardor, gusto, zeal, fury, vehemence, fervor, enthusiasm

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British Dictionary definitions for fervency

fervency
/ (ˈfɜːvənsɪ) /

noun plural -cies

another word for fervour
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