ˈpalpəˌtāt, usu -ād.+V verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin palpitatus, past participle of palpitare to palpitate, freq. of palpare to stroke, caress — more at feel
intransitive verb
: to beat rapidly and strongly : throb : bound with emotion or exertion : pulsate violently — used especially of the heart when its pulsation is abnormally rapid
transitive verb
: to cause to palpitate
Synonyms: see pulsate