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metrical

met·ri·cal

UK/ˈmɛtɹɪkl̩/ US/ˈmɛtrɪkʌl/ uncommon

adjective

1.

based on the meter as a standard of measurement

  • “the metric system”
  • “metrical equivalents”
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2.

the rhythmic arrangement of syllables

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Origin

From New Latin metricus + -al. For sense 4: Compare Russian метри́ческий (metríčeskij).

Phrases

  • metrical foot
  • metrical structure

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