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trepidation definition

trepi·da·tion (trep′ə dā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. tremulous or trembling movement; quaking; tremor
  2. fearful uncertainty, anxiety, etc.; apprehension

Etymology: L trepidatio < trepidatus, pp. of trepidare, to tremble < trepidus, disturbed, alarmed < IE *trep-, to trip, tramp (< base *ter-, to tremble) > OE thrafian, to press

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