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