Palpitant

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 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. 1
    having a slight and rapid trembling motion wordnet

Example

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"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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