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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHeartbeat
/ˈhɑːt.biːt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Each of the regular movements of the heart, consisting of contraction and relaxation.
"The monitor showed a steady and strong heartbeat throughout the surgery." - 2
A very short period of time; an instant.
"I will be ready to leave in a heartbeat."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old English 'heorte' (heart) and 'bēatan' (to beat). The combination dates back to the late Middle English period, evolving to describe the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the heart.
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battement de cœur
Transliteration: bat.mɑ̃ də kœʁ
"Son battement de cœur était rapide après la course."
Herzschlag
Transliteration: ˈhɛʁt͡sˌʃlaːk
"Der Herzschlag des Patienten wurde schwächer."
battito cardiaco
Transliteration: ˈbat.ti.to karˈdja.ko
"Il suo battito cardiaco è tornato normale."
latido
Transliteration: laˈti.ðo
"Podía escuchar cada latido en la oscuridad."
batimento cardíaco
Transliteration: ba.tʃiˈmẽ.tu kaʁˈdʒi.a.ku
"O batimento cardíaco acelerou com o susto."
धड़कन
Transliteration: dhadkan
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"दौड़ते समय उसकी धड़कन तेज हो गई थी।"
心跳
Transliteration: xīntiào
Script: 中文汉字
"医护人员正在监测病人的心跳。"
심장박동
Transliteration: simjang-bakdong
Script: 한국어 한글
"운동을 하면 심장박동이 빨라집니다."
鼓動
Transliteration: kodō
Script: 日本語
"緊張して鼓動が早くなりました。"
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