cadent

adjective

ca·dent | \ ˈkā-dᵊnt

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Definition of cadent

1 archaic : being in the process of falling with cadent tears fret channels in her cheeks— William Shakespeare

2 : having rhythmic cadence his cadent voice

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the song's cadent repetitions quickly became mesmerizing

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The first known use of cadent was in 1605

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