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单词 cadent
释义

cadent

adjective

ca·​dent ˈkā-dᵊnt How to pronounce cadent (audio)
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

Synonyms

  • cadenced
  • measured
  • metrical
  • metric
  • rhythmic
  • rhythmical
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Example Sentences

the song's cadent repetitions quickly became mesmerizing

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Latin cadent-, cadens, present participle of cadere "to fall" — more at chance entry 1

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 1

cadent

adjective

as in rhythmic
marked by or occurring with a noticeable regularity in the rise and fall of sound the song's cadent repetitions quickly became mesmerizing

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • rhythmic
  • rhythmical
  • metrical
  • cadenced
  • metric
  • measured
  • metronomic
  • steady
  • musical
  • lilting
  • metronomical
  • swaying
  • uniform
  • even
  • regular

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • arrhythmic
  • unmeasured
  • unrhythmic
  • nonmetrical
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