metrical

met·ri·cal

adj \ˈme-tri-kəl\

Definition of METRICAL

1

: of, relating to, or composed in meter

2

: of or relating to measurement

— met·ri·cal·ly \-tri-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

Variants of METRICAL

met·ri·cal or met·ric \-trik\

Examples of METRICAL

1. <the metrical chugging of the machinery had a hypnotic effect>

First Known Use of METRICAL

15th century

Related to METRICAL

Synonyms: cadenced, cadent, measured, rhythmic (or metric)

Antonyms: arrhythmic, nonmetrical, unmeasured, unrhythmic

Related Words: even, metronomic (also metronomical), regular, steady, uniform; lilting, musical, swaying

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