Tremors: meaning, definitions and examples

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tremors

 

[ หˆtrษ›mษ™rz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

earthquake

Tremors are involuntary shaking movements that can be caused by a variety of factors, such as neurological conditions, anxiety, or the aftermath of an earthquake.

Synonyms

quivers, shakes, trembling

Examples of usage

  • The tremors in her hands were a result of the Parkinson's disease.
  • The earthquake caused tremors that could be felt miles away.
Context #2 | Noun

movie

Tremors is a cult classic movie from 1990 that combines elements of horror and comedy. It follows the story of a small town under attack by giant underground worms.

Synonyms

cinema, film, movie

Examples of usage

  • Have you seen Tremors? It's a great mix of scares and laughs.
  • The movie Tremors has gained a loyal following over the years.
Context #3 | Noun

medical

In the medical field, tremors refer to rhythmic, involuntary muscle movements that can occur in various conditions, such as Parkinson's disease or essential tremor.

Synonyms

quivering, shakes, trembling

Examples of usage

  • The patient exhibited tremors in his hands due to the neurological disorder.
  • Essential tremor is characterized by rhythmic tremors in the hands or arms.

Translations

Translations of the word "tremors" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tremores

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เค‚เคชเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zittern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gemetar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะตะผั‚ั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ drลผenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้œ‡ใˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tremblements

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ temblores

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท titreme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋–จ๋ฆผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุฑุชุนุงุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tล™es

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ trasenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้œ‡้ขค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tresenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skjรกlfti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดั–ั€ั–ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒ™แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ titrษ™yiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ temblores

Etymology

The word 'tremors' originated from the Latin word 'tremere', which means 'to tremble'. The concept of tremors has been present throughout history, with references to shaking or quivering movements in various contexts. In modern usage, 'tremors' is commonly associated with earthquakes, medical conditions, and popular culture references.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,433, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.