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