CEFR B2

nidus

noun

Meaning

A center or focus where something (such as a disease, an idea, or a problem) originates or develops.

Examples

Researchers are studying the nidus of the disease to understand its spread.
The city council is trying to address the nidus of crime in the downtown area.

Synonyms: center, focus, source, origin, epicenter

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nidus (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈnaɪdəs/

Definition

A center or focus where something (such as a disease, an idea, or a problem) originates or develops.

Examples

Researchers are studying the nidus of the disease to understand its spread.
The city council is trying to address the nidus of crime in the downtown area.
This particular theory serves as the nidus for much of modern physics.

How to Use nidus

nidus of (prepositional phrase): The central point or origin of something. — "The investigation focused on the nidus of corruption within the organization."

Synonyms of nidus

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