pulsatory

[ puhl-suh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]

adjective

1. pulsating or throbbing.

pulsatory

/ -trɪ; ˈpʌlsətərɪ /

adjective

1. of or relating to pulsation
2. throbbing or pulsating

Word History and Origins

Origin of pulsatory¹

First recorded in 1605–15; pulsat(ion) + -ory ¹

Example Sentences

Systaltic, sis-tal′tik, adj. alternately contracting and dilating, pulsatory.

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Thus our final conclusion is that during historic times there have been pulsatory changes of climate.

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The considerations which have just been set forth have led to a third hypothesis, that of pulsatory climatic changes.

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In the case of the pulsatory hypothesis we are fortunately able to apply this test by means of trees.

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The latter had a curious, irritating effect on Nasmyth, who hitherto had scarcely noticed the insistent pulsatory clamor.

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