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/
Korean meaning: 동요, 운동, 또는 질병으로 인한 눈에 띄게 빠르고 강하거나 불규칙한 심장박동
Korean pronunciation: 팰-피-테이-션 (강세: 테이)
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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Origin
라틴어 'palpitare'에서 유래했는데, 이는 '떨리다, 두근거리다'라는 의미입니다. 마치 심장이 팔딱팔딱 뛰는 모습을 표현한 단어로, 의학 용어로 발전했습니다.
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“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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