palpitation n. + Add to list US //ˌpæɫpəˈteɪʃən// UK //pˌælpɪtˈeɪʃən// pal·pi·ta·tion SynonymsEtymology Synonyms quiverquiveringshakinessshakingtremblingvibrationOrigin From Middle French palpitation, from Latin palpitatio.