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Palpitation (Noun)

Meaning 1

A rapid and irregular heart beat.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • The patient's palpitation was a scary symptom that made her visit the emergency room immediately.
  • During the stressful job interview, Sarah felt a sudden onset of palpitation that made her worry about her heart.
  • He experienced palpitation after a strenuous workout, which prompted him to take a break and rest.
  • The doctor listened carefully to the patient's heart with a stethoscope to diagnose the cause of the palpitation.
  • After drinking too much coffee, John felt a rapid palpitation in his chest that made him anxious and jittery.

Related Words

  • Palpitate (verb)

Meaning 2

A shaky motion; "the shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • The sailor's hands felt a palpitation as he grasped the rope to steady himself on the rocking boat.
  • The engine's sudden jerky motion caused a palpitation that vibrated through the entire vehicle.
  • The passenger's legs experienced a palpitation as the airplane hit turbulence during the flight.
  • The artist's fingers created a subtle palpitation on the cello strings producing a wavering sound.
  • As she rode the roller coaster, her body felt a palpitation that made her queasy and lightheaded.

Synonyms

  • Quivering
  • Vibration
  • Shakiness
  • Trembling
  • Shaking
  • Quiver

Hypernyms

  • Motion

Hyponyms

  • Tremolo
  • Tremor

Related Words

  • Palpitate (verb)
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