rhythmaladj.
/ˈrɪðm(ə)l/, U.S. /ˈrɪðm(ə)l/ rare.
= rhythmical adj. (in various senses).
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numbrousa1586
numerous1589
rhythmical1589
rhythmica1631
numerose1714
numerical1749
rhythmal1812
rhythmopoetic1908
1812 E. M. Ward Oxoniana x. 61 Such rhythmal form of numbers, which belong To present mediocrity of song.
1873 D. Clark Pen Photographs 62 The smooth flowing notes of a rhythmal chorus are there, but seldom or ever the battle scenes of a grand Oratorio.
1908 T. Hardy Dynasts: Pt. 3rd i. vi. 34 Whose emissaries knock at every door In rhythmal rote.
1939 Hammond (Louisiana) Times 22 Feb. 17/2 Jeepers Creepers appeals only to animalistic rhythmal instincts.
1992 D. DeConcini in Atlanta Jrnl. & Constit. (Nexis) 1 July a5 These recordings..[ellipsis in text] have the rhythmal and tonal qualities of music.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2010; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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