Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pulsation

noun

/pʌlˈseɪ.ʃən/

Definition

A rhythmic expansion or contraction of a substance, often associated with a heartbeat or wave-like motion.

Examples

The pulsation of the drumbeat set the tempo for the dancers.
She could feel the pulsation of her own heartbeat in her ears during the silent moment.
The pulsation of the waves against the shore created a soothing rhythm.

Meaning

Pulsation refers to a regular, repeating beat or rhythm experienced in various contexts, such as the heartbeat, the vibration of sound, or even the oscillation of waves in physics.