nurturance

[ nur-cher-uh ns ]

/ ˈnɜr tʃər əns /

noun

warm and affectionate physical and emotional support and care.

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Nearby words

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Origin of nurturance

First recorded in 1935–40; nurture + -ance

Related formsnur·tur·ant, adjectivenon·nur·tur·ant, adjective

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

Word Origin and History for nurturance

nurturance

n.

1938, from nurture + -ance. Related: Nurturant.

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper