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mad⋅ness

  [mad-nis]
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–noun
1. the state of being mad; insanity.
2. senseless folly: It is sheer madness to speak as you do.
3. frenzy; rage.
4. intense excitement or enthusiasm.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME madnesse. See mad, -ness
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mad·ness   (mād'nĭs)   
n.  

  1. The quality or condition of being insane. See Synonyms at insanity.

  2. Great folly: It was sheer madness to attempt the drive during a blizzard.

  3. Fury; rage.

  4. Enthusiasm; excitement.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: mad·ness
Pronunciation: 'mad-n&s
Function: noun
1 : INSANITY
2 : any of several ailments of animals marked by frenzied behavior; specifically : RABIES
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Medical Dictionary

madness mad·ness (mād'nĭs)
n.
The quality or condition of being insane.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Bible Dictionary

Madness

This word is used in its proper sense in Deut. 28:34, John 10:20, 1 Cor. 14:23. It also denotes a reckless state of mind arising from various causes, as over-study (Eccl. 1:17; 2:12), blind rage (Luke 6:11), or a depraved temper (Eccl. 7:25; 9:3; 2 Pet. 2:16). David feigned madness (1 Sam. 21:13) at Gath because he "was sore afraid of Achish."

Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary
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Idioms & Phrases

madness

see method in one's madness.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
Copyright © 1997. Published by Houghton Mifflin.
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