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Definition of nurturance

nurturance

/ˈnɝː.tʃɚ.əns/
nur · tur · ance
Adjective:nurturant
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• noun

1

Emotional and physical nourishment and care given to someone, especially a child or developing person; the ability or disposition to provide affectionate support and encouragement.

Example

"Early childhood researchers emphasize that consistent parental nurturance is vital for healthy emotional development."

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• Nearby Words

nursery
nursie
nursing
nurturance
nurture
nurturer
nurturing

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1930s by American psychologist Henry A. Murray from the verb 'nurture' (ultimately from Latin nutrire, meaning 'to suckle or nourish') and the suffix '-ance'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nurturance. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nurturance
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