trepid etymology

Etymology:

• Late Latin: trepidus (meaning "trembling, quivering")
• Latin: tremere (meaning "to tremble")

Meaning:

Trepid means to feel nervous, apprehensive, or anxious, especially about something that is about to happen. It can also refer to something that is done in a nervous or anxious manner.

Origin:

The word "trepid" has its roots in the Latin language. It is derived from the verb "tremere," which means "to tremble." The word "trepidus" was used to describe something that was trembling or quivering. Over time, the meaning of "trepid" evolved to include the feeling of nervousness or anxiety.

trepid relate terms

• trepidation

  Etymology Late Latin trepidatio anxiety trembling Latin trepidare to tremble to

• tremble

  Etymology Middle English tremblen from Old French trembler of Germanic origin relate