I. ˈnərˌvāt transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: nerv- + -ate, v. suffix
archaic : nerve , inspirit , support
II. adjective
also ner·vat·ed -ād.ə̇d
Etymology: nervate probably from (assumed) New Latin nervatus, from Latin nervus sinew, nerve + -atus -ate (adjective suffix); nervated probably from (assumed) New Latin nervat us + English -ed
: nerved