PALPITATE


Meaning of PALPITATE in English

v.

Pronunciation: ' pal-p ə - ˌ t ā t

Function: intransitive verb

Inflected Form: -tat · ed ; -tat · ing

Etymology: Latin palpitatus, past participle of palpitare, frequentative of palpare to stroke

Date: circa 1623

: to beat rapidly and strongly : THROB

– pal · pi · ta · tion \ ˌ pal-p ə - ' t ā -sh ə n \ noun

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