Definition of vehement

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ve·he·ment    (v-mnt) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:

1. Characterized by forcefulness of expression or intensity of emotion or conviction; fervid: a vehement denial. See Synonyms at intense.
2. Marked by or full of vigor or energy; strong: a vehement storm.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Old French, from Latin vehemns , vehement-, perhaps from vehere, to carry; see wegh- in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
vehe·mence or vehe·men·cy (Noun), vehe·ment·ly (Adverb)

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