Definition of Metrical unit

1. Noun. (prosody) a group of 2 or 3 syllables forming the basic unit of poetic rhythm.

Exact synonyms: Foot, Metrical Foot
Category relationships: Metrics, Prosody
Generic synonyms: Beat, Cadence, Measure, Meter, Metre
Specialized synonyms: Dactyl, Iamb, Iambus, Anapaest, Anapest, Amphibrach, Trochee, Spondee, Dibrach, Pyrrhic

Lexicographical Neighbors of Metrical Unit

metric pounds
metric space
metric spaces
metric structure
metric structures
metric system
metric ton
metric tons
metric unit
metric weight unit
metrical
metrical feet
metrical foot
metrical structure
metrical structures
metrical unit (current term)
metrically
metricate
metricated
metricates
metricating
metrication
metrications
metrician
metricians
metricise
metricism
metricisms
metricity
metricize

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