Tremorose
/ˈtrɛmərəs/noun
Characterized by trembling or tremors; tremulous.
Did you know?Tremorose belongs to the same ancient word family as tremendous, which originally meant something so powerful or terrifying that it made people tremble.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*trem-
“To tremble or shake, especially from fear or agitation”
Ancient Greek
Greek
tremein
“To tremble or be afraid”
Classical Latin
Latin
tremere
“To tremble, shake, or quiver”
Classical Latin
Latin
tremor
“A trembling or shaking”
Classical Latin
Latin
tremorosus
“Full of trembling; tremulous”
17th Century
English
tremorose
“Trembling or characterized by tremors”
Modern English
English
tremorose
“Tremulous; marked by trembling”
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