METRICAL

measured, metrical, metric

(adjective) the rhythmic arrangement of syllables

metric, metrical

(adjective) based on the meter as a standard of measurement; “the metric system”; “metrical equivalents”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Adjective

metrical (comparative more metrical, superlative most metrical)

relating to poetic meter

having a regular rhythm

of or pertaining to measurement

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Source: Wiktionary


Met"ric*al, a.

1. Of or pertaining to the meter; arranged in meter; consisting of verses; as, metrical compositions.

2. Of or pertaining to measurement; as, the inch, foot, yard, etc., are metrical terms; esp., of or pertaining to the metric system.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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6 January 2025

PREMATURELY

(adverb) (of childbirth) before the end of the normal period of gestation; “the child was born prematurely”


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