palpitation
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pɪˈteɪ
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palpitate (ˈpælpɪˌteɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | (of the heart) to beat with abnormal rapidity |
| 2. | to flutter or tremble |
| [C17: from Latin palpitāre to throb, from palpāre to stroke] | |
| 'palpitant | |
| —adj | |
| palpi'tation | |
| —n | |
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Palpitation
is always a great word to know.
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| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
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Word Origin & History
palpitation
late 15c., from M.Fr. palpitation, from L. palpitationem (nom. palpitatio), from palpitare "to throb, to flutter," freq. of palpare "touch gently, stroke" (see feel (v.)).
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Medical Dictionary
palpitation pal·pi·ta·tion (pāl'pĭ-tā'shən)
n.
Perceptible forcible pulsation of the heart, usually with an increase in frequency or force, with or without irregularity in rhythm.
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Example sentences
See, in any house where virtue and self-respect abide, the palpitation which the approach of a stranger causes.
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