HyperDic: metrical

English > 2 senses of the word metrical:
ADJECTIVEpertmetrical, metricbased on the meter as a standard of measurement
allmetrical, measured, metricthe rhythmic arrangement of syllables
metrical > pronunciation
Soundsmeh'trihkahl
Rhymesabdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl...
English > metrical: 2 senses > adjective 1, pert
MeaningBased on the meter as a standard of measurement.
Example "metrical equivalents"
Synonymmetric
Spanishmétrico
Nounsmeter, metrethe basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
English > metrical: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningThe rhythmic arrangement of syllables.
Synonymsmeasured, metric
Categoryprosody, metricsThe study of poetic meter and the art of versification
Broaderrhythmical, rhythmicrecurring with measured regularity
Spanishmétrico
Nounsmeter, metre(prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
Adverbsmetricallywith regard to meter

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