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(pal′pə tāt′)

intransitive verb palpitated, palpitating

to beat rapidly or flutter: said esp. of heart action that one is conscious of
to throb; tremble

Origin: < L palpitatus, pp. of palpitare, freq. of palpare, to feel, stroke: see palpable

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palpitant adjective
palpitation noun

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intransitive verb pal·pi·tat·ed, pal·pi·tat·ing, pal·pi·tates

To move with a slight tremulous motion; tremble, shake, or quiver.
To beat with excessive rapidity; throb.

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Origin: Latin palpitāre, palpitāt-

Origin: , frequentative of palpāre, to touch gently; see palpable

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Related Forms:

palˈpi·tatˌing·ly adverb

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