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nervation

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /nɜːrˈveɪʃən/

KK: /nɜrˈveɪʃən/

noun
Definition

A pattern or arrangement of veins or nerves in a plant or animal.


Example

The nervation of the leaf helps in understanding its classification.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever looked closely at the nervation patterns on leaves?
Sloth B
Yeah, it's fascinating how they all have different designs.
Sloth A
I know, right? The nervation can really tell you about the plant's health.
Sloth B
Definitely! It's like nature's way of showing us how everything is connected.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
vein
nerves
pattern
Antonyms
disorder
chaos
dysfunction
Root Explanation

Nervation is formed from "nervus" (meaning nerve) and the suffix "-ation" (indicating a process or action). The word refers to the process or condition related to nerves.

Memory Tip

Think of 'nervus' which means nerve, and remember that 'nervation' refers to the process related to nerves.

Visually Confused Words
enervation
innervation
denervation
servation
neuration
conservation
veneration
numeration
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