nested

American  

[nes-tid] / ˈnɛs tɪd /

adjective

Mathematics.

1. (of an ordered collection of sets or intervals) having the property that each set is contained in the preceding set and the length or diameter of the sets approaches zero as the number of sets tends to infinity.

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Etymology

Origin of nested

First recorded in 1720–30; nest + -ed ³

Example Sentences

Hundreds of birds nested across the domes and, as they approached, took off into the sky, crying out in alarm.

From Literature

A lone teacup sits atop a small table in front of a single chair that’s clearly nested with mice.

From Literature

The long pheasant feathers made it appear that a large bird had nested and died up there.

From Literature

The Palisades is nested against a mountain range filled with dried-out flora, making it an “extreme” fire risk, according to an official state threat assessment.

From The Wall Street Journal

Melissa Subbotin, a spokesperson for PG&E, said the poles and wires near where the birds nested had been adapted with coverings and other safety features to make them safe for raptors.

From Los Angeles Times

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