pulsatile en · ADJ
Etymology
From Medieval Latin pulsātilis, Latin pulsō + -ilis.
Meanings
-
Pulsating; that pulses.
The Conglomerate itself was a pulsatile labyrinth of muscle, gelatinous pockets and hanging ganglion.
2002, Steve Aylett, The Velocity Gospel, Scar Garden 2010 (Complete Accomplice), p. 151
- Characterized by pulses.
- Of a musical instrument: played by striking or beating.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more pulsatile | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most pulsatile | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Deriveds
nonpulsatile · pulsatile tinnitus
Translations (7)
ca polsant (characterized by pulses) · es pulsátil (characterized by pulses) · ca polsant (pulsating or vibrating) · pt pulsátil (pulsating or vibrating) · es pulsátil (pulsating or vibrating) · it pulsatile (pulsating or vibrating) · fr pulsatile (pulsating or vibrating)