palpitation
Pronunciation
/ˌpæɫpəˈteɪʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "palpitation"in English

Palpitation
01

a heart beat that is very irregular or too fast

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
palpitations
Examples
She experienced a sudden palpitation while climbing the stairs, causing her to pause and catch her breath.
02

a shaky movement

Examples
Leaves showed a gentle palpitation in the breeze.
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