English Explanatory Dictionary

innervate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To supply (an organ or part of the body) with nerves.
  2. Synonym of innerve (“to supply with nervous energy”).

Pronunciation

/ˈɪn.ə.veɪt/ /ɪˈnɜː.veɪt/ /ɪˈnɝˌveɪt/ /ˈɪn.ɚˌveɪt/

Word forms

innervate innervates innervating innervated

Etymology

From in- + nerve + -ate (verb-forming suffix).

Synonyms

innerve

Related words

denervate denervation enervate enervation renervate

Derived words

deinnervate deinnervation hyperinnervate innervation monoinnervated noninnervated reinnervate reinnervation uninnervated
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