Definition of metrical Metrical

/mɛˈtɹɪkʌl/ - [metrikul] - met•ri•cal

We found 7 definitions of metrical from 3 different sources.

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What does metrical mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

metrical - based on the meter as a standard of measurement; "the metric system"; "metrical equivalents"
  metric
metrical - the rhythmic arrangement of syllables
  measured, metric
  rhythmic, rhythmical recurring with measured regularity; "the rhythmic chiming of church bells"- John Galsworthy; "rhythmical prose"
  metrics, prosody the study of poetic meter and the art of versification
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • metrical (Adjective)
    Relating to poetic meter.
  • metrical (Adjective)
    Having a regular rhythm.
  • metrical (Adjective)
    Of or pertaining to measurement.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • metrical (a.)
    Of or pertaining to the meter; arranged in meter; consisting of verses; as, metrical compositions.
  • metrical (a.)
    Of or pertaining to measurement; as, the inch, foot, yard, etc., are metrical terms; esp., of or pertaining to the metric system.

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