metrical

CEFRC1

/ˈmɛtɹɪkl̩/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Related to the rhythm or measurement of lines in poetry.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Having a regular rhythm.

Examples

  • The poem has a regular metrical structure.

  • The metrical rhythm was complex.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Of or pertaining to measurement.

  2. Relating to poetic meter.

  3. Relating to birth certificates.

More examples

In context

  • The poet wrote in metrical verse.

  • metrical records / metrical books

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The poet used a strict blank pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

adjective

From New Latin metricus + -al. For sense 4: Compare Russian метри́ческий (metríčeskij).