Pulsatile

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Pulsatinig; that pulses.

    "The Conglomerate itself was a pulsatile labyrinth of muscle, gelatinous pockets and hanging ganglion."

  2. 2
    Characterized by pulses.
  3. 3
    Of a musical instrument: played by striking or beating.

Synonyms

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beatingpalpitantpitapatpulsatingpulsingrhythmic

Example

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"The Conglomerate itself was a pulsatile labyrinth of muscle, gelatinous pockets and hanging ganglion."

Etymology

From Medieval Latin pulsātilis, Latin pulsō + -ilis.

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