English Words Starting With N

• nerve trunk

  nounLow
  /nɜːv trʌŋk/The main stem or primary bundle of a peripheral nerve, consisting of axons and connective tissue sheaths, which divides into branches.
• nerves

  plural-nounHigh
  /nɜːvz/The plural form of 'nerve,' referring to the bundles of fibers in the body that transmit signals between the brain/spinal cord and other parts of the body, enabling sensation and movement.
• nervi

  nounVery low
  /ˈnɜː.viː/The recognized plural form of the Latin noun "nervus" (sinew, tendon, nerve), used in medical/biological contexts to refer to nerves or related structures.
• nervine

  adjectivenounVery Low
  /ˈnɜː.vaɪn/Having a calming or tonic effect on the nerves; a substance that soothes or strengthens the nervous system.
• nerving

  nounLow-frequency, literary/formal
  /ˈnɜː.vɪŋ/Summoning one's courage or determination, preparing oneself mentally for a difficult or demanding task.
• nervosity

  nounC1 / Low Frequency
  /nɜːˈvɒsɪti/A state of nervousness, unease, or anxiety.
• nervous breakdown

  nounC1-C2
  /ˌnɜː.vəs ˈbreɪk.daʊn/A period of severe, incapacitating mental or emotional distress.
• nervous exhaustion

  nounC1
  /ˌnɜː.vəs ɪɡˈzɔːs.tʃən/A state of extreme physical and mental fatigue caused by prolonged stress, anxiety, or overwork, affecting the nervous system.
• nervous nellie

  nounLow-medium
  /ˌnɜː.vəs ˈnel.i/A person who is excessively anxious, timid, or easily agitated, especially about potential problems or minor details.
• nervous system

  nounHigh
  /ˈnɜː.vəs ˌsɪs.təm/The complex network of nerve cells and fibres that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, coordinating sensation, thought, and action.
• nervousness

  nounB2
  /ˈnɜːvəsnəs/The state or quality of being nervous; a feeling of worry, anxiety, or agitation.
• nervule

  nounVery Rare / Technical
  /ˈnəːvjuːl/A small vein, especially one of the smaller branches of a vein in an insect's wing or a leaf.
• nervuration

  nounVery Low
  /ˌnɜː.vjʊˈreɪ.ʃən/The arrangement or system of veins, especially in an insect's wing or a leaf.
• nervure

  nounlow
  /ˈnəːvjʊə/A slender, rib-like structure forming part of the framework of an insect's wing or a leaf.
• nesbit

  nounC2
  /ˈnɛzbɪt/A surname; or a reference to E. Nesbit, a British author known for children's literature
• nescience

  nounC2
  /ˈnɛsɪəns/Lack of knowledge or awareness; ignorance.
• nesosilicate

  nounVery Low
  /ˌnɛsəʊˈsɪlɪkət/A silicate mineral in which the silicate tetrahedra are isolated, not sharing oxygen atoms with other tetrahedra, and are bonded only to cations.
• ness

  nounRare (as an independent word); Common (in place names)
  /nɛs/A headland or promontory of land jutting out into the sea.
• nesselrode

  nounObsolete / Historical / Very Rare
  /ˈnɛsəlrəʊd/A type of frozen dessert or sauce made with chestnuts, flavoured with Maraschino liqueur, and often containing candied fruits.
• nessie

  nounC1
  /ˈnɛsi/The nickname for the Loch Ness Monster, a purported large aquatic creature said to inhabit Loch Ness in Scotland.

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