self-agitation
|self-ag-i-ta-tion|
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/sɛlf-ˌædʒɪˈteɪʃən/
internal unrest
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-agitation' originates from the combination of 'self,' meaning 'one's own,' and 'agitation,' which comes from Latin 'agitare,' meaning 'to set in motion.'
Historical Evolution
'agitation' transformed from the Latin word 'agitare' and eventually became the modern English word 'agitation.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'agitation' meant 'to set in motion,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'disturbance or unrest.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of stirring up one's own emotions or feelings, often leading to a state of unrest or anxiety.
Her self-agitation was evident as she paced back and forth, unable to calm down.
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Last updated: 2025/02/17 21:45