Main Entry: pal·pi·tate

Pronunciation: \ˈpal-pə-ˌtāt\

Function: intransitive verb

Inflected Form(s): pal·pi·tat·ed; pal·pi·tat·ing

Etymology: Latin palpitatus, past participle of palpitare, frequentative of palpare to stroke

Date: circa 1623

: to beat rapidly and strongly : throb

— pal·pi·ta·tion \ˌpal-pə-ˈtā-shən\ noun