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- [pal-peyt]
- /ˈpæl peɪt/
- /pælˈpeɪ.ʃən/
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- [pal-peyt]
- /ˈpæl peɪt/
Definitions of palpation word
- verb with object palpation to examine by touch, especially for the purpose of diagnosing disease or illness. 1
- noun palpation examination by touching or feeling 1
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Origin of palpation
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50; < Latin palpātus, past participle of palpāre to stroke, touch; see palpus, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Palpation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
palpation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
palpation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for palpation
noun palpation
- cuddling — Present participle of cuddle.
- feel — to perceive or examine by touch.
- fondling — to handle or touch lovingly, affectionately, or tenderly; caress: to fondle a precious object; to fondle a child.
- grope — to feel about with the hands; feel one's way: I had to grope around in the darkness before I found the light switch.
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