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jittery

English

Etymology

jitter +? -y

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /?d??t.?i/
  • (US) IPA(key): /?d??t.?.?i/

Adjective

jittery (comparative jitterier, superlative jitteriest)

  1. nervy, jumpy, on edge
  2. Having jitter, or unwanted signal characteristics.
    jittery video playback

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apprehensive

English

Etymology

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /?æp???h?ns?v/

Adjective

apprehensive (comparative more apprehensive, superlative most apprehensive)

  1. Anticipating something with anxiety or fear.
  2. Perceptive; quick to learn; capable of understanding using one's intellect.
    • 1670, John Milton, History of Britain
      More fond of Miracles, than apprehensive of Truth.
    Synonym: quick on the uptake

Derived terms

  • apprehensively

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