Nerve
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /nɝv/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nerve is a noun meaning A bundle of neurons with their connective tissue sheaths, blood vessels and lymphatics.
Meaning
A bundle of neurons with their connective tissue sheaths, blood vessels and lymphatics.
More Meanings
- (nonstandard, colloquial) A neuron.
- (botany) A vein in a leaf; a grain in wood.
- Courage; boldness; audacity; gall.
- Patience; stamina; endurance, fortitude.
- (in the plural) One's neural structures considered collectively as, and conceptually equated with, one's psyche.
- (in the plural) Mental agitation caused by fear, stress or other negative emotions.
- (polymer technology) The elastic resistance of raw rubber or other polymers to permanent deformation during processing.
Example Sentences
The nerves can be seen through the skin.
He had the nerve to enter my house uninvited.
He hasn't the nerve to tell her he likes her.
Some plants have ornamental value because of their contrasting nerves.
Word Forms
- nerves
- nerving
- nerved
Synonyms for nerve
Depending on context, synonyms include brashness, brazenness, balls, audacity, bield, boldhead.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include heart, face, cheek, steel, spunk, brass.
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