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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Examples of cadent in a Sentence
the song's cadent repetitions quickly became mesmerizing
Origin and Etymology of cadent
Latin cadent-, cadens, present participle of cadere
First Known Use: 1605
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