heartbeat
|heart-beat|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈhɑːrtˌbiːt/
🇬🇧
/ˈhɑːtˌbiːt/
rhythmic heart pulsation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'heartbeat' originates from the combination of 'heart' and 'beat', where 'heart' refers to the organ and 'beat' refers to the rhythmic pulsation.
Historical Evolution
'heartbeat' has remained relatively unchanged in its form and meaning since its inception in the English language.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant the pulsation of the heart, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35