First Known Use: 14th century
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tremor
noun trem·or \ˈtre-mər\
: a shaking movement of the ground before or after an earthquake
: a slight shaking movement or sound that is caused especially by nervousness, weakness, or illness
Full Definition of TREMOR
1
a : a trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease b : nervous excitement
2
: a quivering or vibratory motion; especially : a discrete small movement following or preceding a major seismic event
3
a : a feeling of uncertainty or insecurity <a tremor of hesitation> b : a cause of such a feeling
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Origin of TREMOR
Middle English tremour, from Anglo-French tremor, from Latin, from tremere
Related to TREMOR
- Synonyms
- quake, shake, temblor, earthquake
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TREMOR Defined for Kids
tremor
noun trem·or \ˈtre-mər\
Definition of TREMOR for Kids
1
: a trembling or shaking especially from weakness or disease
2
: a shaking motion of the earth during an earthquake
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tremor
noun trem·or \ˈtrem-ər\
Medical Definition of TREMOR
: a trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease <tremors of the hands>
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