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pulse vs pulsation

pulsation vs pulse

pulse and pulsation both are nouns.

pulse is a verb but pulsation is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pulse Yes No Yes No
pulsation Yes No No No
As nouns, pulse and pulsation are synonyms defined as:
  • pulse and pulsation: the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart
Other synonyms of pulse include beat, heartbeat.
As nouns, pulse and pulsation are synonyms defined as:
  • pulse and pulsation: (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
Other synonyms of pulse include impulse, pulsing.
pulse (noun) pulsation (noun)
the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients) the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart
edible seeds of various pod-bearing plants (peas or beans or lentils etc.) a periodically recurring phenomenon that alternately increases and decreases some quantity
the rate at which the heart beats; usually measured to obtain a quick evaluation of a person's health
pulse (verb) pulsation (verb)
produce or modulate (as electromagnetic waves) in the form of short bursts or pulses or cause an apparatus to produce pulses
expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically
drive by or as if by pulsation
Difference between pulse and pulsation

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