Passion is a strong, powerful feeling about something or someone, such as love, anger, or enthusiasm. It can also mean a deep interest or desire to do something.
From Old French 'pasion', from Latin 'passio' meaning 'suffering' or 'enduring', from 'pati' meaning 'to suffer'. It was first used especially for the suffering of Christ, then widened to strong emotions in general.
Originally, 'passion' was about suffering, not excitement—what you are willing to endure, not just what you enjoy. The word suggests that real passion costs something; it’s not just a hobby you like a lot.
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