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PULSATION Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word pulsation. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word pulsation. (close relations)
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pulse
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)

• the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart

• the rate at which the heart beats; usually measured to obtain a quick evaluation of a person's health

• edible seeds of various pod-bearing plants (peas or beans or lentils etc.)

verb

• expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically

• produce or modulate (as electromagnetic waves) in the form of short bursts or pulses or cause an apparatus to produce pulses

• drive by or as if by pulsation

heartbeat
nounn
noun

• the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart

• a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

• an animating or vital unifying force

throb
verbv
noun

• a deep pulsating type of pain

• an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)

verb

• pulsate or pound with abnormal force

• expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically

• tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

beat
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a regular route for a sentry or policeman

• the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart

• the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music

• a single pulsation of an oscillation produced by adding two waves of different frequencies; has a frequency equal to the difference between the two oscillations

• a member of the beat generation; a nonconformist in dress and behavior

• the sound of stroke or blow

• (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse

• a regular rate of repetition

• a stroke or blow

• the act of beating to windward; sailing as close as possible to the direction from which the wind is blowing

adjective satellite

• very tired

verb

• come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

• give a beating to; subject to a beating, either as a punishment or as an act of aggression

• hit repeatedly

• move rhythmically

• shape by beating

• make a rhythmic sound

• glare or strike with great intensity

• move with a thrashing motion

• sail with much tacking or with difficulty

• stir vigorously

• strike (a part of one's own body) repeatedly, as in great emotion or in accompaniment to music

• be superior

• avoid paying

• make a sound like a clock or a timer

• move with a flapping motion

• indicate by beating, as with the fingers or drumsticks

• move with or as if with a regular alternating motion

• make by pounding or trampling

• produce a rhythm by striking repeatedly

• strike (water or bushes) repeatedly to rouse animals for hunting

• beat through cleverness and wit

• be a mystery or bewildering to

• wear out completely

impulse
nounn
noun

• an instinctive motive

• a sudden desire

• the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber

• (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)

• the act of applying force suddenly

• an impelling force or strength

pulsing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)

Best Hypernyms For PULSATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for pulsation, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
phenomenon undulation wave
Phrases (2)
periodic eventrecurrent event

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