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palpitant

pal·pi·tant
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pal-pi-tuh nt]
    • /ˈpæl pɪ tənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pal-pi-tuh nt]
    • /ˈpæl pɪ tənt/

Definition of palpitant word

  • adjective palpitant affected or characterized by palpitation. 1

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Origin of palpitant

First appearance:

before 1835
One of the 34% newest English words
1835-40; < Latin palpitant- (stem of palpitāns), present participle of palpitāre. See palpitate, -ant

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Parts of speech for Palpitant

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

palpitant popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

palpitant usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for palpitant

adj palpitant

  • anguished — Anguished means showing or feeling great mental suffering or physical pain.

adjective palpitant

  • discomposed — Simple past tense and past participle of discompose.
  • disquieted — lack of calm, peace, or ease; anxiety; uneasiness.

Antonyms for palpitant

adjective palpitant

  • indubious — Not dubious or doubtful; certain.

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