Metrical Meaning
/ˈmɛtɹɪkl̩/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjRelating to poetic meter.
adjHaving a regular rhythm.
Sentence Examples
The poet wrote in metrical verse.
The metrical rhythm was complex.
The poem has a regular metrical structure.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The poet used a strict ____ pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The poet carefully followed a regular ____ pattern to create a rhythmic and musical flow throughout each stanza of the poem.
Word Origin & History
From New Latin metricus + -al. For sense 4: Compare Russian метри́ческий (metríčeskij).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The poet used a strict ____ pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The poet carefully followed a regular ____ pattern to create a rhythmic and musical flow throughout each stanza of the poem.