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pulsation

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //pʌlˈseɪʃən//

KK: /pʌl'seɪʃən/

noun
Definition

A single beat or throb, often related to a rhythm or vibration that occurs repeatedly.


Example

The pulsation of the music made everyone want to dance.


Conversation
Sloth A
I love how you can feel the pulsation of the music at the concert.
Sloth B
Yeah, it really makes the experience so much more intense.
Sloth A
It's like the pulsation connects everyone in the crowd.
Sloth B
Absolutely! That energy is what makes live shows unforgettable.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
throb
beat
vibration
Antonyms
stillness
calm
quiet
Root Explanation

Pulsation → It is formed from "pulsare" (meaning to push or beat) and the suffix "-tion" (indicating the action or process of). The word "pulsation" refers to the action or process of beating or throbbing, typically in relation to the heartbeat or rhythmic movement.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'pulsate' which means to beat or push, and remember that 'pulsation' describes the action of that beating or throbbing.

Visually Confused Words
pausation
epulation
usation
propulsation
vapulation
population
poculation
plasmation
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