Etymology of word fantasy (fantastical, fantastic)
The Greek word for fantasy is φαντασία (fantasia). It means the ability of the mind to recall in mind, a situation as they are again happening or make things in mind.
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Passionate meaning
Passionate is someone who has very strong feelings or emotions in such manner that he will suffer because of them.
Idiot etymology and origin
The word idiot originates from Greek word Ιδιώτης (idiotis) but in Greek has very different meaning.
Ironic meaning
Unravel the essence of “ironic”, a term from Greek “eirōneia” for outcomes that amusingly defy expectations, spotlighting life’s unexpected twists.
Ball
The word ball has several meanings. I am not sure that every meaning has the same origin but the word ball as in basketball, football, baseball etc comes from the greek verb βάλλω (vallo -that means shoot). From this verb comes also originates and the word ballista (in Greek Ballistra)[…]
Photogenic
Photogenic originates from 2 Greek words, fos (φως) and -genis(-γενής). In Greek the word is φωτογενής (photogenis).