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Palpitated: meaning, definitions and examples

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palpitated

 

[ ˈpælpɪteɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

medical term

Palpitated refers to experiencing noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat. This condition can be brought on by stress, anxiety, caffeine, or medical conditions. While often harmless, persistent palpitations may indicate underlying health issues that require medical attention.

Synonyms

fluttered, pounded, throbbed

Examples of usage

  • After running, my heart palpitated rapidly.
  • She felt nervous, and her heart began to palpitate.
  • During the thrilling movie, her heart palpitated with excitement.
  • The coffee made him feel jittery, causing his heart to palpitate.

Translations

Translations of the word "palpitated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 palpitado

🇮🇳 धड़कना

🇩🇪 palpitiert

🇮🇩 berdebar

🇺🇦 пульсувати

🇵🇱 pulsować

🇯🇵 脈打つ (みゃくうつ)

🇫🇷 palpitant

🇪🇸 palpitante

🇹🇷 çarpıntı

🇰🇷 두근거리다

🇸🇦 خفقان

🇨🇿 bušit

🇸🇰 búšiť

🇨🇳 心跳 (xīntiào)

🇸🇮 utripati

🇮🇸 slá hjarta

🇰🇿 соғу

🇬🇪 ცემება (ts'eme-ba)

🇦🇿 ürpəşmək

🇲🇽 palpitante

Word origin

The term 'palpitated' is derived from the Latin word 'palpitare,' meaning 'to tremble' or 'to flutter.' The original Latin stem 'palp-' refers to a numerous series of delicate movements or touch, which is fitting for the sensation of a heartbeat. The word has undergone various adaptations in multiple languages, eventually leading to its current English version. The use of the word in the context of medicine and health can be traced back to the time when doctors began to record and analyze heart conditions rigorously. Over the centuries, 'palpitated' has retained its fundamental meaning while expanding in context and usage to encompass various situations, including emotional responses, physical exertion, and various health conditions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,363, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.