Metrically: meaning, definitions and examples
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metrically
[ ˈmɛtrɪk(ə)li ]
in poetry or music
In a way that is rhythmically precise and consistent, following a specific meter or pattern.
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Examples of usage
- His poems are beautifully crafted, each line flowing metrically.
- The music was composed metrically, with a clear structure and rhythm.
in relation to measurements
In a manner that relates to or is based on the metric system of measurement.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The dimensions were specified metrically, in millimeters and centimeters.
- The weight of the object was recorded metrically, in kilograms and grams.
in terms of rhythm and pace
In a way that considers the rhythm and pace of a piece of writing or performance.
Synonyms
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.