Etymology:
Meaning and Origin:
Infatuation is an intense but short-lived passion or admiration for someone or something. It is often characterized by an exaggerated sense of idealization and a lack of rational judgment.
The term "infatuation" originated in the late Middle Ages, from the Latin word fatuus, meaning "foolish" or "stupid." The prefix in- in Latin means "in" or "into," so infatuation literally means "to make foolish."
This etymology reflects the idea that infatuation is a state of irrationality or folly. It implies that someone who is infatuated has temporarily lost their sense of reason and is acting impulsively or without clear thought.
Over time, the word "infatuation" has come to be used more broadly to describe any intense but temporary passion or admiration, not just those that are irrational or foolish. However, the original connotation of infatuation as a state of irrationality is still present in the word's usage today.
Etymology Latin infatuatus foolish stupid Past participle of the verb infatuare
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