agitation-related
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/ˌædʒɪˈteɪʃən rɪˈleɪtɪd/
related to nervousness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agitation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'agitare,' where 'agere' meant 'to drive' or 'to act.'
Historical Evolution
'agitation' changed from the Latin word 'agitare' and eventually became the modern English word 'agitation.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to drive or stir up,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a state of nervousness or unrest.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
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