Nervous

property · emotion · Level 10 · E6

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Emergence definition

Nervousness arises from the interaction between fear and the body, as the emotional response to perceived danger triggers physical symptoms and bodily reactions, such as rapid heartbeat and trembling, which are attempts by the body to prepare for action and ensure survival, thus linking the emotional and physical aspects of the nervous system.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin word: nervous
Origin language: English

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In other languages

nervös German primary
nervous English primary
nervioso Spanish primary
nervos French primary
चिंतित Hindi primary
व्यथित Sanskrit primary

Prerequisites

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Body L6 (requires)

Nervousness produces bodily symptoms
Fear L9 (requires)

Nervousness is related to fear

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