pacing

Meanings

• Noun

  The rate at which something is done or happens.

  - "The pacing of a movie can make or break the viewer's experience."
  - "His quick pacing allowed him to finish the marathon in record time."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pacing
races , pacesetter , chases

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Variants

List of all variants of pacing that leads to same result
pace , paced , paces , pacing , pace off , paced off , paces off , pacing off

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'measuring step' in the late 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pacing' comes from the Middle English word 'pase', meaning 'step'.

2. In literature, pacing refers to the rhythm of the narrative, including the use of dialogue, description, and action.

3. In music, a 'pacing' drum is used to keep time for other musicians.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tempo: Related concept referring to the speed or rate of a musical composition.

2. Rhythm: Related concept referring to the pattern of sounds and silences in speech or music.

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Culture

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Pacing is a common literary device used in storytelling to build tension and suspense.

How to Memorize "pacing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a metronome ticking to help remember the concept of pacing.
   - Visualize a runner maintaining a consistent pace during a race.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pacing' with 'rhythm' or 'tempo' to remember its meaning.
   - Remember pacing as the 'speed' or 'rate' of something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym P.A.C.I.N.G: P-ace, A-ccelerate, C-ontrol, I-ncrease, N-arrow, G-o.

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