metrical

adjective

ˈme-tri-kəl How to pronounce metrical (audio)
variants or metric
Definition of metricalnext
as in rhythmic
marked by or occurring with a noticeable regularity in the rise and fall of sound the metrical chugging of the machinery had a hypnotic effect

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Recent Examples of metrical Though its name references its length, for the metric-averse this shakes out at just 18 feet. — New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026 This metric measures the proportion of the working-age population that is either employed or actively seeking employment. — CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 Ferrari’s first road car to break 1,000 metric horsepower was the SF90, an inflection point that shifted the conversation from supercar intangibles to cold, hard numbers. — Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026 That metric counts viewers who stick around after the first few seconds of a video (not including loops). — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026 No headline metric currently in circulation captures that shift, which is precisely the problem worth examining. — Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 This metric measures the effort needed to separate fissile uranium-235 from non-fissile isotopes. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026 The College Football Playoff selection committee incorporates a strength of schedule and strength of resume metric into their ranking system. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
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rhythmic
Adjective
  • The crowd points their phones at the pair, who are alternating between short dances, rhythmic movements, and striking poses.
    — Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • In the clip, Lee expertly beats on a bongo while Limbani responds with eager rhythmic dancing.
    — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of rhythmic

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“Metrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metrical. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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