TREMOR


Meaning of TREMOR in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' tre-m ə r

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English tremour, from Anglo-French tremor, from Latin, from tremere

Date: 14th century

1 a : a trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease b : nervous excitement <the exhibit caused a tremor in the artistic community>

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

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.