cadency

Meanings

• noun

  A regular rhythm or sequence, especially in military or musical terms.

• noun

  The order of precedence or rank among individuals or groups.

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Synonyms

clausula

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cadency
candor , endorse , endorsement , immortal , mortal , pander , pandemonium , pardon , paradigm

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Variants

List of all variants of cadency that leads to same result
cadencies , cadency

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Etymology

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From Middle English cadence, from Old French cadence, from cadencer to march in step.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the term 'cadence' comes from the Old French word 'cadencer', which means 'to march in step'?

2. In music, a cadence is a musical passage that brings a piece to a conclusion. It often includes a clear harmonic progression and a sense of finality.

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Related Concepts

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1. Marching order: A specific arrangement of soldiers or troops during a military parade or march.

2. Precedence: The order of rank or priority among individuals or groups.

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Culture

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In military context, cadency refers to the regularity of movement or pace of soldiers during a parade or a march. In the context of precedence, it refers to the order in which individuals or groups are ranked or prioritized.

How to Memorize "cadency"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a military parade with soldiers marching in perfect rhythm and order. Visualize the cadence as the steady beat that keeps the soldiers moving in unison.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cadence' with the idea of regularity and order. Remember that it refers to a steady rhythm or sequence in military or other contexts.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym CADENCE to remember the meaning: 'C' for 'regular rhythm or sequence', 'A' for 'military or musical terms', 'D' for 'order of precedence or rank', 'E' for 'marching or moving in unison'

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