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ca·dence
 cadence
- pronunciation:
- keI
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 ns
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a rhythmic pattern of movement, as in music or poetry.
The French language has a beautiful cadence.- synonyms:
- beat, lilt, rhythm
- similar words:
- accent, flow, measure, meter, pack, pulsation, pulse, swing
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| definition 2: |
the beat or count of such a pattern, as in marching.
They danced in perfect cadence.- synonyms:
- beat, pulse, rhythm
- similar words:
- accent, count, march, measure, meter, pace, tempo
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| related words: |
beat, tempo, tone |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
cadenced, cadences, cadencing |
| definition: |
to give a rhythm to.
He carefully cadences his speeches.- similar words:
- flow, measure, pace, swing
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| derivations: |
cadential (adj.), cadency (n.) |
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