Definition of PALPITATION

palpitation

Plural: palpitations

Noun

  • a rapid and irregular heart beat
  • a shaky motion
  • An abnormal beating of the heart that may be perceived by the patient, a result of excitement, exertion, or illness.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French palpitation, from Latin palpitatio.

Scrabble Score: 15

palpitation: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
palpitation: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
palpitation: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

palpitation: valid Words With Friends Word