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 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 Each of its two imposing towers required 4,500 metric tonnes (4,960 US tons) of steel rebar and 10,000 cubic meters (353,400 cubic ft) of concrete. — New Atlas, 11 Aug. 2026 One metric political experts are watching is how many Democrats vote in their party's governor primary. — Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 11 Aug. 2026 Meeting this metric increases the likelihood of being able to read at grade level in third grade, which is a strong predictor of future academic success. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 2026 FactSet was expecting that metric to come in at 75 cents per share. — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
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rhythmic
Adjective
  • Swimming also reduces stress as rhythmic breathing and movement trigger the release of brain chemicals such as endorphins and dopamine, which produce a sense of euphoria and well-being.
    — Michael McColly, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Sure, rhythmic, pattering rain can help regulate your nervous system, and trigger your autonomous sensory meridian response, but me?
    — Erita Chen, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of rhythmic

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“Metrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metrical. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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