metrical
Meanings
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adjective
Relating to meters or rhythm, especially in poetry.
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The study of the rhythmic structure of verse or prose.
Rhymes
Words rhyming with metricalmeter , terrible , territory
Variants
List of all variants of metrical that leads to same resultmetric , metrical , -metric , -metrical
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old French metrique, from metre 'measure' + -ique -ic.
Trivia
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The term 'metrical' comes from the Greek word metron, meaning 'measure'.
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Metrical feet are units of rhythm in poetry, such as iambs, trochees, and anapests.
Related Concepts
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meter: A rhythmic pattern or scheme of beats in a line of verse or in music.
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rhythm: A recurring pattern of sounds or beats.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Metrical has been used extensively in poetry and music to create rhythmic structures and patterns. In literature, it is often used to describe the rhythmic structure of verse or prose. In music, it is used to describe the rhythmic structure of a composition.
How to Memorize "metrical"
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visualize
- Imagine a poet writing a poem, carefully choosing the rhythm and meter to convey a certain emotion or feeling.
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associate
- Associate the word 'metrical' with the word 'meter' to help remember its meaning.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic device, such as 'Metrical means rhythmical, like a metronome ticking tick tock'.
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