nervus
- noun
- /ˈnɜrvəs/
- Archaic
:
nervio
- The old manuscript described the nervus as the source of both physical and moral strength.
Examples
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Scholars debated whether the term nervus referred to a tendon or to inner courage.
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In ancient poetry, the hero's nervus was praised as a symbol of his power.
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She felt a strong nervus in her resolve to finish the race.
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Do you think the nervus of his determination will see him through?
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In ancient poetry, the hero's nervus was praised as a symbol of his strength.
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The old manuscript described the nervus as essential for conveying strength and vigor.
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His unwavering nervus in the face of adversity inspired others to be brave.
Compounds
- Specialized
A large nerve that runs from the lower back down the back of the thigh to the lower leg
- Specialized
A nerve that moves most eye muscles and controls the eyelid and pupil
- Specialized
A nerve from the neck that tells the diaphragm, the breathing muscle, to move so you can breathe
- Specialized
A large arm nerve that controls feeling on the back of the hand and muscles to straighten wrist and fingers
- Specialized
A thin nerve that gives feeling to the inner side of the lower leg and foot
- Specialized
A nerve from the spinal cord that carries messages to and from the body
- Specialized
A nerve from the head and spine that controls neck and shoulder muscles
- Specialized
A pair of small nerves at the bottom of the spine near the tailbone
- Specialized
A nerve in the front of the thigh that helps muscles move and gives feeling
- Specialized
A nerve that sends feeling and taste from the throat and back of the tongue and helps swallowing
- Specialized
A large nerve in the face that sends touch signals and controls chewing muscles
- Specialized
A nerve at the inner arm near the elbow that controls movement and feeling in the ring and little fingers
- Specialized
A nerve that carries sound and balance messages from the ear to the brain
How Strong
Surface Forms
Etymology
In older writing nervus often meant a 'sinew' or tendon and later came to mean inner 'strength' or 'courage', which is why the idea of nervus links to having the nerve to do something.