From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishpalpitatepal‧pi‧tate /ˈpælpɪteɪt/ verb [intransitive] MIHBHif your heart palpitates, it beats quickly in an irregular way→ See Verb tableOrigin palpitate (1400-1500) Latin past participle of palpitare, from palpare; → PALPABLE
