nausea
|nau-sea|
B2
/ˈnɔːziə/
feeling of sickness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nausea' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'nausea,' where 'naus-' meant 'ship.'
Historical Evolution
'nausea' changed from the Greek word 'nausia' and eventually became the modern English word 'nausea.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'seasickness,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit.
The smell of the fish gave me nausea.
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Last updated: 2025/06/24 19:02
