Word Type

Noun

The word "heartbeat" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

Heartbleed heartbeat bill heartbeat law heartbeatlike in a heartbeat

Derived From

beat heart

Has Part

rhythm

Context

computing

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

bit force minute mo moment periodic event recurrent event second

Type Of (IsA)

force involuntary bodily function

Related Terms

cardiac driving emotion force hardware heart impulse instant normal operation periodic pulsation rhythm signal software synchronize system time vital

Synonym Network

blink of eye pulse

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