definition of the word nerve

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From Mediaeval Latin nervus (“‘nerve’”), from Latin nervus (“‘sinew’”).

nerve (plural nerves)

1. A bundle of neurons with their connective tissue sheaths, blood vessels, and lymphatics.
2. (nonstandard, colloquial) A neuron.
3. Courage.
4. Patience.
5. Stamina.
6. Audacity.

   He had the nerve to enter my house uninvited.

7. (in plural) Agitation caused by fear, stress, or other negative emotion.

• get on somebody's nerves or get on one's nerves
• nerve ending
• nerves of steel
• nervous
• nervy
• unnerved

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