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pulsation vs throb

throb vs pulsation

pulsation and throb both are nouns.

pulsation is not a verb while throb is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pulsation Yes No No No
throb Yes No Yes No
As nouns, throb is a hyponym of pulsation; that is, throb is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pulsation:
  • pulsation: the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart
  • throb: an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
Other hyponyms of pulsation include diastole, systole, pounding, throbbing.
pulsation (noun) throb (noun)
(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients) an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart a deep pulsating type of pain
a periodically recurring phenomenon that alternately increases and decreases some quantity
pulsation (verb) throb (verb)
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically
pulsate or pound with abnormal force
Difference between pulsation and throb

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