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- [trem-er, tree-mer]
- /ˈtrɛm ər, ˈtri mər/
- /ˈtrem.ər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [trem-er, tree-mer]
- /ˈtrɛm ər, ˈtri mər/
Definitions of tremor word
- noun tremor involuntary shaking of the body or limbs, as from disease, fear, weakness, or excitement; a fit of trembling. 1
- noun tremor any tremulous or vibratory movement; vibration: tremors following an earthquake. 1
- noun tremor a trembling or quivering effect, as of light. 1
- noun tremor a quavering sound, as of the voice. 1
- noun tremor trembling: of body 1
- noun tremor small earthquake 1
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Origin of tremor
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English < Latin: a trembling, equivalent to trem(ere) to tremble + -or -or1
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Parts of speech for Tremor
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tremor popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% 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".
tremor usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for tremor
noun tremor
- aftershock — Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes which occur after a large earthquake.
- appulse — a very close approach of two celestial bodies so that they are in conjunction but no eclipse or occultation occurs
- cold sweat — If you are in a cold sweat, you are sweating and feel cold, usually because you are very afraid or nervous.
- convulsion — If someone has convulsions, they suffer uncontrollable movements of their muscles.
verb tremor
- commove — to disturb; stir up
- concuss — to injure (the brain) by a violent blow, fall, etc
- concussed — If someone is concussed, they lose consciousness or feel sick or confused because they have been hit hard on the head.
- dithering — a trembling; vibration.
- commoving — Present participle of commove.
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