Metrical: meaning, definitions and examples
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metrical
[ ˈmɛtrɪkəl ]
poetry
Relating to or composed in poetic meter; relating to the measurement of verse.
Examples of usage
- The poem had a beautiful metrical structure.
- She analyzed the metrical patterns in the sonnet.
music
Relating to or denoting the metrical structure of a piece of music.
Examples of usage
- The composer paid special attention to the metrical phrasing in the symphony.
- She studied the metrical variations in the musical composition.
linguistics
Relating to the patterns of stressed and unstressed syllables in language.
Examples of usage
- The metrical stress in the word 'introduction' falls on the third syllable.
- Metrical analysis helps in understanding the rhythm of spoken language.
Translations
Translations of the word "metrical" in other languages:
🇵🇹 métrico
🇮🇳 मीट्रिक
🇩🇪 metrisch
🇮🇩 metrik
🇺🇦 метричний
🇵🇱 metryczny
🇯🇵 メートル法の
🇫🇷 métrique
🇪🇸 métrico
🇹🇷 metrik
🇰🇷 미터법의
🇸🇦 متري
🇨🇿 metrický
🇸🇰 metrický
🇨🇳 公制的
🇸🇮 metrični
🇮🇸 mæliskur
🇰🇿 метрлік
🇬🇪 მეტრიკული
🇦🇿 metrik
🇲🇽 métrico
Word origin
The word 'metrical' originated from the Latin word 'metrum' which means 'measure'. It has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the rhythmic structure in poetry and music. Over time, its usage expanded to linguistics to refer to the patterns of stressed and unstressed syllables in language. The concept of metrical analysis has been integral in understanding the rhythmic and structural elements of various art forms.
See also: metrically.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #15,338, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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