Definition of VEHEMENCE

vehemence

Meanings

Plural: vehemences

Noun

  • intensity or forcefulness of expression
    • "the vehemence of his denial"
  • the property of being wild or turbulent
  • An intense concentration, force or power.
  • A wild or turbulent ferocity or fury.
  • Eagerness, fervor, excessive strong feeling.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English vehemens, vemance, from Old French vëemence, vehemence, from Latin vehementia (“eagerness, strength”), from vehemens (“eager”).

Scrabble Score: 19

vehemence is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
vehemence is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
vehemence is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

vehemence is a valid Words With Friends word