Main Entry:

trem·or

Pronunciation:

\ˈtre-mər\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English tremour, from Anglo-French tremor, from Latin, from tremere

Date:

14th century

1 a: a trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease b: nervous excitement <the exhibit caused a tremor in the artistic community>2: a quivering or vibratory motion ; especially : a discrete small movement following or preceding a major seismic event3 a: a feeling of uncertainty or insecurity <a tremor of hesitation> b: a cause of such a feeling