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Webster 1913 Edition


elan


Éˊlan′

,
Noun.
[F., fr.
élancer
to dart.]
Ardor inspired by passion or enthusiasm.

Definition 2024


Elan

Elan

See also: elan, élan, elán, and elän

German

Noun

Elan m (genitive Elans, no plural)

  1. elan, verve

Declension

Synonyms

elan

elan

See also: Elan, élan, elán, and elän

English

Alternative forms

Noun

elan (plural elans)

  1. ardor or zeal inspired by passion or enthusiasm.

Anagrams


Estonian

Verb

elan

  1. First-person singular present form of elama.

Romanian

Elan

Etymology 1

From French élan (moose)

Noun

elan m (plural elani)

  1. elk, moose (Alces alces)
Declension

Etymology 2

From French élan of élancer

Noun

elan n (plural elanuri)

  1. élan
Declension