How Do You Spell PULSATE?

Pronunciation: [pˈʌlse͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "pulsate" is spelled pʌlˈseɪt. It starts with the letter "p" which makes the /p/ sound. The "u" in the middle is pronounced as /ʌ/ and is followed by the letter "l" making the /l/ sound. The final syllable is spelled "sate" but pronounced as /seɪt/. The letter "s" makes the /s/ sound and the letter "a" makes the /eɪ/ sound. "Pulsate" means to beat or throb rhythmically, and its spelling reflects the pronunciation of the word.

PULSATE Meaning and Definition

  1. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the verb "pulsate" has multiple definitions. Firstly, it can refer to the rhythmic, regular or rapid expansion and contraction in size, volume, or strength of something, especially as driven by internal force or external stimulus. For instance, it can describe the throbbing or beating sensation felt in certain parts of the body, such as the heart or blood vessels, as a result of the pumping action. In this context, "pulsate" implies a continuous and regular movement akin to a wave or vibration.

    Additionally, "pulsate" can also denote the regular and recurring rise and fall, oscillation, or variation in intensity, sound, or light. For example, it can describe the fluctuation in brightness or intensity of a light source, or the rise and fall in volume or pitch of a sound or musical note. In these cases, "pulsate" suggests a steady or rhythmic pattern of change.

    Moreover, "pulsate" can be used metaphorically to describe any situation or environment that is characterized by intense or rapid activity, excitement, or energy. It indicates a dynamic or vibrant state in which there is a continuous ebb and flow of movement, actions, or emotions.

  2. To beat or throb, as the heart.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for PULSATE

Etymology of PULSATE

The word "pulsate" originates from the Latin verb "pulsare", which means "to beat, strike, or throb". It is derived from the Latin noun "pulsus", meaning "a beating or pulse". From Latin, the word evolved in Old French as "pulsacion" before entering Middle English as "pulsacion" or "pulsey". Over time, it transformed into its modern form "pulsate", which describes a rhythmic or regular beating or throbbing.

Similar spelling words for PULSATE

Conjugate verb Pulsate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have pulsated
you would have pulsated
he/she/it would have pulsated
we would have pulsated
they would have pulsated
I would have pulsate
you would have pulsate
he/she/it would have pulsate
we would have pulsate
they would have pulsate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been pulsating
you would have been pulsating
he/she/it would have been pulsating
we would have been pulsating
they would have been pulsating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would pulsate
you would pulsate
he/she/it would pulsate
we would pulsate
they would pulsate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be pulsating
you would be pulsating
he/she/it would be pulsating
we would be pulsating
they would be pulsating

FUTURE

I will pulsate
you will pulsate
he/she/it will pulsate
we will pulsate
they will pulsate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be pulsating
you will be pulsating
he/she/it will be pulsating
we will be pulsating
they will be pulsating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have pulsated
you will have pulsated
he/she/it will have pulsated
we will have pulsated
they will have pulsated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been pulsating
you will have been pulsating
he/she/it will have been pulsating
we will have been pulsating
they will have been pulsating

IMPERATIVE

you pulsate
we let´s pulsate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to pulsate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was pulsating
you were pulsating
he/she/it was pulsating
we were pulsating
they were pulsating

PAST PARTICIPLE

pulsated

PAST PERFECT

I had pulsated
you had pulsated
he/she/it had pulsated
we had pulsated
they had pulsated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been pulsating
you had been pulsating
he/she/it had been pulsating
we had been pulsating
they had been pulsating

PRESENT

I pulsate
you pulsate
he/she/it pulsates
we pulsate
they pulsate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am pulsating
you are pulsating
he/she/it is pulsating
we are pulsating
they are pulsating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

pulsating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have pulsated
you have pulsated
he/she/it has pulsated
we have pulsated
they have pulsated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been pulsating
you have been pulsating
he/she/it has been pulsating
we have been pulsating
they have been pulsating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it pulsate

SIMPLE PAST

I pulsated
you pulsated
he/she/it pulsated
we pulsated
they pulsated

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