flatline Meaning & Definition
What Does Flatline Mean?
Flatline is a noun that means An asystole; the absence of heart contractions or brain waves. The disappearance of the rhythmic peaks displayed on a heart monitor. The disappearance of brain waves on an electroencephalogram. It is also used to mean The disappearance of the rhythmic peaks displayed on a heart monitor. As a verb, it means To stop beating. As a verb, it means (of the heart) To stop beating.
Flatline in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈflætˌlaɪn// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | flatlines |
| Verb forms | flatlines, flatlining, flatlined |
Flatline Definition (Noun)
- An asystole; the absence of heart contractions or brain waves. The disappearance of the rhythmic peaks displayed on a heart monitor. The disappearance of brain waves on an electroencephalogram.
- The disappearance of the rhythmic peaks displayed on a heart monitor.
- The disappearance of brain waves on an electroencephalogram.
- An unchanging state, as indicated in a graph of a variable over time.
- A line that is run low to the water from the rod tip, generally off a release clip of some type.
Flatline as a Verb
- To stop beating.
- To die.
- To kill.
- To remain at the same level, without development; or, to fall.
- To experience significantly decreased rates of change compared to previous rates of change.
Upon upload, the video got 1,000 views/day for the first week, then flatlined and started getting fewer than ten views/day.
- To fish using a flatline.
Noun
- Asystole; the absence of heart contractions or brain waves.
Verb
- (of the heart) To stop beating.
- (by extension) To die.
- To stay at the same level, without development; or, to fall.
Synonyms of Flatline
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Flatline synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Flatline
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Flatline in a Sentence
Upon upload, the video got 1,000 views/day for the first week, then flatlined and started getting fewer than ten views/day.
Word Forms & Grammar
flatline (plural flatlines)
flatline (third-person singular simple present flatlines, present participle flatlining, simple past and past participle flatlined)
Words That Rhyme With Flatline
Origin of Flatline
From flat + line. Refers to a continuous straight line (asystole) on an ECG (EKG) or EEG, indicating death.
Flatline Pronunciation
You say flatline as //ˈflætˌlaɪn//. It has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Flatline
Is flatline a noun or a verb?
Flatline is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of flatline?
The plural of flatline is flatlines.
What is the past tense of flatline?
The past tense of flatline is flatlined. The present participle is flatlining.