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metrically

 

[ ˈmɛtrɪk(ə)li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in poetry or music

In a way that is rhythmically precise and consistent, following a specific meter or pattern.

Examples of usage

  • His poems are beautifully crafted, each line flowing metrically.
  • The music was composed metrically, with a clear structure and rhythm.
Context #2 | Adverb

in relation to measurements

In a manner that relates to or is based on the metric system of measurement.

Examples of usage

  • The dimensions were specified metrically, in millimeters and centimeters.
  • The weight of the object was recorded metrically, in kilograms and grams.
Context #3 | Adverb

in terms of rhythm and pace

In a way that considers the rhythm and pace of a piece of writing or performance.

Examples of usage

  • The speech was delivered metrically, with pauses and emphasis in all the right places.
  • She read the poem metrically, capturing the intended cadence and flow.

Translations

Translations of the word "metrically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 metricamente

🇮🇳 मेट्रिकली (metrically)

🇩🇪 metrisch

🇮🇩 secara metrik

🇺🇦 метрично

🇵🇱 metrycznie

🇯🇵 メートル法で (mētoruhō de)

🇫🇷 métriquement

🇪🇸 métricamente

🇹🇷 metrik olarak

🇰🇷 미터법으로 (miteobeobeuro)

🇸🇦 بالمتر (bilmitr)

🇨🇿 metrický

🇸🇰 metrický

🇨🇳 公制地 (gōngzhì de)

🇸🇮 metrično

🇮🇸 metrískt

🇰🇿 метрикалық түрде

🇬🇪 მეტრიკულად (metrikulad)

🇦🇿 metrik olaraq

🇲🇽 métricamente

Word origin

The word 'metrically' is derived from the noun 'metric', which comes from the French word 'métrique' and the Latin word 'metricus'. The concept of metrics has been used in various fields, such as poetry, music, and measurements, to denote a system of rhythm, structure, or standard. The adverb 'metrically' emerged as a term to describe actions or qualities that adhere to a specific metric or measurement system.

See also: metrical.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,808 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.