Definition of Cadent

1. Adjective. Marked by a rhythmical cadence. "The cadenced crunch of marching feet"

Exact synonyms: Cadenced
Similar to: Rhythmic, Rhythmical
Derivative terms: Cadence, Cadency

Definition of Cadent

1. a. Falling.

Definition of Cadent

1. Adjective. Falling. ¹

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Definition of Cadent

1. having rhythm [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cadent

cade oil
cadeau
cadeaux
cadee
cadees
cadelle
cadelle beetle
cadelles
cadence
cadenced
cadences
cadencies
cadencing
cadency
cadene
cadent (current term)
cadential
cadenza
cadenzas
cades
cadet
cadet blue
cadets
cadetship
cadetships
cadette
cadge
cadged
cadger
cadgers

Literary usage of Cadent

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Synopsis of Criticisms Upon Those Passages of the Old Testament in which by Richard Arthur Francis Barrett (1847)
"In verse 4 we read О'^яч, which words have been usually rendered, et cadent interfecti. But, as the verb to signifies to fall mortally, or to be slain in ..."

2. Sunday Lecturesby Joseph Krauskopf, Henry Berkowitz, Joseph Leonard Levy by Joseph Krauskopf, Henry Berkowitz, Joseph Leonard Levy (1891)
"Let it stamp wrinkles in her brow of youth With cadent tears fret channels in her cheeks ; Turn all her mother's pains, and benefits, • To laughter and ..."

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