C1 noun Formel

semipulsate

/ˌsɛmiˈpʌlseɪt/

A state or instance of partial or intermittent rhythmic throbbing or beating, often occurring at irregular intervals or with reduced intensity. In technical contexts, it refers to a cycle that does not reach the full amplitude of a standard pulse.

Exemples

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1

The old neon sign flickered with a strange semipulsate, casting uneven light across the street.

The old neon sign flickered with a strange semipulsate, casting uneven light across the street.

2

The physician noted a faint semipulsate in the artery, suggesting that the blood flow was partially obstructed.

The physician noted a faint semipulsate in the artery, suggesting that the blood flow was partially obstructed.

3

The speakers have this weird semipulsate when the bass drops too low.

The speakers have this weird semipulsate when the bass drops too low.

Famille de mots

Nom
semipulsate
Verb
semipulsate
Adverbe
semipulsatingly
Adjectif
semipulsatile
Apparenté
semipulsation
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'semi' meaning half and 'pulse' as the beat. A 'semipulsate' is just a 'half-beat'.

Quiz rapide

The engineer noticed a rhythmic ________ in the engine's vibration sensor, indicating a minor fuel injection issue.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : semipulsate

Exemples

1

The old neon sign flickered with a strange semipulsate, casting uneven light across the street.

everyday

The old neon sign flickered with a strange semipulsate, casting uneven light across the street.

2

The physician noted a faint semipulsate in the artery, suggesting that the blood flow was partially obstructed.

formal

The physician noted a faint semipulsate in the artery, suggesting that the blood flow was partially obstructed.

3

The speakers have this weird semipulsate when the bass drops too low.

informal

The speakers have this weird semipulsate when the bass drops too low.

4

In the experiment, the fluid dynamics exhibited a semipulsate under low-pressure conditions rather than a constant stream.

academic

In the experiment, the fluid dynamics exhibited a semipulsate under low-pressure conditions rather than a constant stream.

5

Market demand for the product showed a semipulsate, rising slightly during holidays but never reaching peak levels.

business

Market demand for the product showed a semipulsate, rising slightly during holidays but never reaching peak levels.

Famille de mots

Nom
semipulsate
Verb
semipulsate
Adverbe
semipulsatingly
Adjectif
semipulsatile
Apparenté
semipulsation

Collocations courantes

rhythmic semipulsate rhythmic semipulsate
detect a semipulsate detect a semipulsate
faint semipulsate faint semipulsate
mechanical semipulsate mechanical semipulsate
observe the semipulsate observe the semipulsate

Phrases Courantes

in a semipulsate state

in a semipulsate state

a cyclic semipulsate

a cyclic semipulsate

the rhythm of a semipulsate

the rhythm of a semipulsate

Souvent confondu avec

semipulsate vs pulsation

Pulsation is a full, strong rhythmic beat, while a semipulsate is partial or weaker.

semipulsate vs semipalmate

Semipalmate refers to birds having webbed feet, unrelated to rhythmic beating.

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Notes d'usage

This term is rare and primarily used in technical, medical, or engineering descriptions to specify a rhythm that is incomplete or lacks the strength of a full pulse. It is used as a noun to describe the specific instance or quality of that movement.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners might confuse it with the verb form 'pulsate'. Ensure you use it as a noun when describing the 'what' rather than the action.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'semi' meaning half and 'pulse' as the beat. A 'semipulsate' is just a 'half-beat'.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin prefix 'semi-' (half) combined with 'pulsate', from 'pulsatus', the past participle of 'pulsare' (to beat or strike).

Modèles grammaticaux

countable noun often follows an adjective like 'faint' or 'rhythmic' plural form: semipulsates

Quiz rapide

The engineer noticed a rhythmic ________ in the engine's vibration sensor, indicating a minor fuel injection issue.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : semipulsate

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