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ma⋅ni⋅a⋅cal

  [muh-nahy-uh-kuhl]
–adjective
of or pertaining to mania or a maniac.
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Origin:
1670–80; maniac + -al 1

Related forms:
ma⋅ni⋅a⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
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ma·ni·a·cal   (mə-nī'ə-kəl)   
adj.  

  1. Suggestive of or afflicted with insanity: a maniacal frenzy.

  2. Characterized by excessive enthusiasm or excitement: a maniacal interest in gambling.

ma·ni'a·cal·ly adv.
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Main Entry: ma·ni·a·cal
Pronunciation: m&-'nI-&-k&l
Variant: also ma·ni·ac /'mA-nE-ak/
Function:adjective
: affected with or exhibiting insanity : MAD, INSANE maniacal killer> —ma·ni·a·cal·ly /m&-'nI-&-k(&-)lE/ adverb
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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maniacal ma·ni·a·cal (mə-nī'ə-kəl) or ma·ni·ac (mā'nē-āk')
adj.
Suggestive of or afflicted with insanity.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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