palpitation — a noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to agitation, exertion, or illness
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to agitation, exertion, or illness
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌpælpɪˈteɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The horror movie was so scary that it gave me palpitations for an hour.
- Coffee after 6 PM always causes palpitations and keeps me awake.
- My palpitations turned out to be from too much energy drink, not love.
palpitation
NOUN[/ˌpælpɪˈteɪʃən/]
a noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to agitation, exertion, or illness
Heart pounding with nervous excitement
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'palpitare', meaning 'to throb' or 'to flutter'. The word originally described the rhythmic trembling or beating motion, particularly of the heart, and later developed into a medical term denoting irregular heartbeats.
Breakdown
palpitare (to throb, flutter) + -tion (noun-forming suffix indicating an action or state), creating a noun expressing the action or condition of throbbing.
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📝Examples
“The horror movie was so scary that it gave me palpitations for an hour.”
“Coffee after 6 PM always causes palpitations and keeps me awake.”
“My palpitations turned out to be from too much energy drink, not love.”
“The doctor asked about any recent palpitations or chest pain.”
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