semipulsate
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
3 sur 5The 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.
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.
The speakers have this weird semipulsate when the bass drops too low.
The speakers have this weird semipulsate when the bass drops too low.
Antonymes
Famille de mots
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
The old neon sign flickered with a strange semipulsate, casting uneven light across the street.
everydayThe old neon sign flickered with a strange semipulsate, casting uneven light across the street.
The physician noted a faint semipulsate in the artery, suggesting that the blood flow was partially obstructed.
formalThe physician noted a faint semipulsate in the artery, suggesting that the blood flow was partially obstructed.
The speakers have this weird semipulsate when the bass drops too low.
informalThe speakers have this weird semipulsate when the bass drops too low.
In the experiment, the fluid dynamics exhibited a semipulsate under low-pressure conditions rather than a constant stream.
academicIn the experiment, the fluid dynamics exhibited a semipulsate under low-pressure conditions rather than a constant stream.
Market demand for the product showed a semipulsate, rising slightly during holidays but never reaching peak levels.
businessMarket demand for the product showed a semipulsate, rising slightly during holidays but never reaching peak levels.
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
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
Pulsation is a full, strong rhythmic beat, while a semipulsate is partial or weaker.
Semipalmate refers to birds having webbed feet, unrelated to rhythmic beating.
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.
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.
Astuce mémo
Think of 'semi' meaning half and 'pulse' as the beat. A 'semipulsate' is just a 'half-beat'.
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
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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