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pulsing

pulse
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [puhls]
    • /pʌls/
    • /pʌls/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [puhls]
    • /pʌls/

Definitions of pulsing word

  • noun pulsing the regular throbbing of the arteries, caused by the successive contractions of the heart, especially as may be felt at an artery, as at the wrist. 1
  • noun pulsing a single pulsation, or beat or throb, of the arteries or heart. 1
  • noun pulsing the rhythmic recurrence of strokes, vibrations, or undulations. 1
  • noun pulsing a single stroke, vibration, or undulation. 1
  • noun pulsing Electricity. a momentary, sudden fluctuation in an electrical quantity, as in voltage or current. 1
  • noun pulsing Physics. a single, abrupt emission of particles or radiation. 1

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Origin of pulsing

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; < Latin pulsus a beat, equivalent to *peld-, base of pellere to set in motion by beating or striking (cf. impel) + -tus, suffix of v. action, with dt < s and backing and raising of e before velar l; replacing Middle English pous < Middle French < Latin, as above

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Parts of speech for Pulsing

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

pulsing popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

pulsing usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for pulsing

adj pulsing

Top questions with pulsing

  • why is my vagina pulsing?

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