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zeal vs fervency

fervency vs zeal

zeal and fervency both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
zeal Yes No No No
fervency Yes No No No
As nouns, fervency is a hypernym of zeal; that is, fervency is a word with a broader meaning than zeal:
  • zeal: excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end
  • fervency: feelings of great warmth and intensity
Other hypernyms of zeal include ardor, ardour, fervidness, fervor, fervour, fire.
zeal (noun) fervency (noun)
prompt willingness feelings of great warmth and intensity
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end
Difference between zeal and fervency

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