nurturance

[ nur-cher-uhns ]

noun

1. warm and affectionate physical and emotional support and care.

Other Words From

• nurtur·ant adjective
• non·nurtur·ant adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of nurturance¹

First recorded in 1935–40; nurture + -ance

Example Sentences

Van Gogh had unchained it from its age-old funereal associations and reinvented it as a tour de force of emotional connection and nurturance.

From New York Times

It even has a name in psychology circles: aggressive nurturance.

From Washington Post

Although “The Wonder” is a different kind of captivity narrative, it too turns on trauma and nurturance — the care and feeding of children — and presents maternity as both an act of independence and of salvation.

From New York Times

The casualties tend to be those people who lack such nurturance and access.

From Salon

So as kids begin school this year, they require connection, understanding, and nurturance from their teachers.

From Salon