noun
Uncommon
nausea
NAW-zeer
Nausea (noun) means a queasy feeling in the stomach that often comes with the urge to vomit. Example: “The medication can cause nausea and dizziness.”
noun
1
A queasy feeling in the stomach that often comes with the urge to vomit.
"The medication can cause nausea and dizziness."
"She felt a wave of nausea after the boat started rocking."
"The smell of the rotten food gave him a sudden feeling of nausea."
How to use nausea
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThat sick, queasy feeling like you might throw up.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
feel nausea
a wave of nausea
nausea and vomiting
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Word forms
- Plural
- nauseas, nauseae, nauseæ
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Etymology
From Latin nausea, from Greek nausia, "seasickness," from naus, "ship" — the same root as "nautical" and "navy."
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What does “nausea” mean?
The word “nausea” means a queasy feeling in the stomach that often comes with the urge to vomit. In plain terms, that sick, queasy feeling like you might throw up.
How do you pronounce “nausea”?
“Nausea” is pronounced NAW-zeer (/ˈnɔzi.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “nausea” in a sentence?
Here is “nausea” used in a sentence: “The medication can cause nausea and dizziness.”
What part of speech is “nausea”?
“Nausea” is a noun.
Where does the word “nausea” come from?
The word “nausea” comes from Latin. From Latin nausea, from Greek nausia, "seasickness," from naus, "ship" — the same root as "nautical" and "navy.".
Is “nausea” a common word?
“Nausea” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between nausea and vomiting?
Nausea is the queasy, unsettled feeling in the stomach that makes you feel like you might be sick, while vomiting is the physical act of expelling stomach contents. You can experience nausea without ever vomiting, and it often builds before or lingers after an episode of vomiting.
What can cause nausea?
Nausea can be triggered by many things, including motion sickness, food poisoning, pregnancy, migraines, anxiety, and certain medications. Because it is a symptom rather than a specific illness, it can accompany a wide range of conditions.
Is nausea a symptom or a condition on its own?
Nausea is a symptom, not a condition in itself. It describes the sensation of stomach discomfort and the urge to vomit, and it is usually a sign that something else, such as illness, motion, or stress, is affecting the body.
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