Pulsate

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /pÊŒlˈseɪt/
• US IPA: /ˈpÊŒl.seɪt/

Origin

From Latin pulsātiō ("repeated striking"), from pulsō ("I strike repeatedly"), from pellō ("I strike").

Full definition of pulsate

Verb

1. to expand and contract rhythmically; to throb or to beat
2. to quiver, vibrate, thrill
3. to produce a recurring increase and decrease of some quantity

Derived terms

Related terms

• pulsar