neurose en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈn(j)ʊ.ɹəʉ̯s/ (Australia)
- /ˈn(j)ʊ.ɹəʊ̯s/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈn(j)ʊ.ɹɐʉ̯s/ (New-Zealand)
- /ˈn(j)ʊ.ɹoʊ̯s/ (Canada, General-American)
- /ˈn(j)ʊ.ɾoːs/ (India)
- /ˈn(j)ʉ.ɹos/ (Scotland)
- n(y)o͝o′rōs
Etymology
From Ancient Greek νεῦρον (neûron, “nerve”) + -ose. Doublet of nervose and nervous.
Meanings
- Nerved.
- Having many nervures or veins.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most neurose | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more neurose | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |