nerving

nerve

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [nurv]
- /nɜrv/
- /nɜːv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nurv]
- /nɜrv/

Definitions of nerving word

noun nerving one or more bundles of fibers forming part of a system that conveys impulses of sensation, motion, etc., between the brain or spinal cord and other parts of the body. 1
noun nerving a sinew or tendon: to strain every nerve. 1
noun nerving firmness or courage under trying circumstances: an assignment requiring nerve. 1
noun nerving boldness; audacity; impudence; impertinence: He had the nerve to say that? 1
noun nerving nerves, nervousness: an attack of nerves. 1
noun nerving strength, vigor, or energy: a test of nerve and stamina. 1

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Origin of nerving

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English: nerve, tendon < Latin nervus sinew, tendon; akin to Greek neûron (see neuron); replacing Middle English nerf < Middle French < Latin, as above

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Parts of speech for Nerving

noun

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adverb

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preposition

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exclamation

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nerving popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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