Definition of palpitant in English:
palpitant
adjective ˈpalpɪt(ə)ntˈpælpəd(ə)nt
literary Palpitating.
they were all palpitant with curiosity about Sally
Example sentencesExamples
- Union between the Episcopal and Presbyterian Churches has been in a palpitant state of slow motion for six years.
- Our palpitant Editor was vaguely aware of some kind of sensation playing upon his arm but he was too excited to care.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from French, present participle of palpiter, from Latin palpitare 'continue to pat'.
Definition of palpitant in US English:
palpitant
adjectiveˈpalpəd(ə)ntˈpælpəd(ə)nt
literary Palpitating.
they were all palpitant with curiosity about Sally
Example sentencesExamples
- Our palpitant Editor was vaguely aware of some kind of sensation playing upon his arm but he was too excited to care.
- Union between the Episcopal and Presbyterian Churches has been in a palpitant state of slow motion for six years.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from French, present participle of palpiter, from Latin palpitare ‘continue to pat’.