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metrical

met·ri·cal
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [me-tri-kuh l]
    • /ˈmɛ trɪ kəl/
    • /ˈme.trɪk.l̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [me-tri-kuh l]
    • /ˈmɛ trɪ kəl/

Definitions of metrical word

  • adjective metrical pertaining to meter or poetic measure. 1
  • adjective metrical composed in meter or verse. 1
  • adjective metrical pertaining to measurement. 1
  • noun metrical Of, relating to, or composed in poetic meter. 1
  • adjective metrical of or relating to measurement 0
  • adjective metrical of or in poetic metre 0

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Origin of metrical

First appearance:

before 1375
One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Late Latin metric(us) (see metric2) + -al1

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Parts of speech for Metrical

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

metrical popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

metrical usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for metrical

adj metrical

  • balanced — A balanced report, book, or other document takes into account all the different opinions on something and presents information in a fair and reasonable way.
  • cadenced — having or marked by a rhythmical cadence: the cadenced steps of marching troops.
  • measured — ascertained or apportioned by measure: The race was over the course of a measured mile.
  • musical — of, relating to, or producing music: a musical instrument.
  • rhythmic — cadenced; rhythmical.

adjective metrical

  • rhythmical — periodic, as motion, or a drumbeat.

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