Palpitant
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 palpitating, throbbing
"He gave the impression of a creature whose back has been broken, whose whole essence and energy have been wrenched asunder, yet in which life somehow clings, palpitant."
Adjective
- 1 having a slight and rapid trembling motion wordnet
Example
More examples"He gave the impression of a creature whose back has been broken, whose whole essence and energy have been wrenched asunder, yet in which life somehow clings, palpitant."
Etymology
From French.
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