CADENT

cadenced, cadent

(adjective) marked by a rhythmical cadence; “the cadenced crunch of marching feet”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

cadent (comparative more cadent, superlative most cadent)

Falling.

Anagrams

• canted, dacent, decant

Source: Wiktionary


Ca"dent, a. Etym: [L. cadens, -entis, p. pr. of cadere to fall.]

Definition: Falling. [R.] "Cadent tears." Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

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