rhythmic
🇺🇸 /ˈrɪðmɪk/
📖 Definitions
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adjective
Having or relating to rhythm; occurring at regular intervals; characterized by a pattern of stressed and unstressed elements.; Relating to or characterized by a regular, repeated pattern of movement, sound, or activity.; In music, pertaining to the temporal structure of a piece, including beat, meter, and tempo.; In poetry or prosody, relating to the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of verse.; In biology or medicine, occurring in regular cycles or periodic patterns, such as circadian rhythms.; In gymnastics or dance, referring to a style that emphasizes flowing, expressive movements often performed with apparatus such as ribbons or hoops.
🔗 Details
Word forms
Comparative: more rhythmic
Superlative: most rhythmic
Collocations
rhythmic patternrhythmic movementrhythmic gymnasticsrhythmic breathingrhythmic beatrhythmic structure
Derivatives
rhythmicallyrhythmicalrhythmrhythmicityarrhythmic
Synonyms
cadencedmetricalpulsatingcadentbeat-driven
Antonyms
arrhythmicirregularunmeasured
Commonly confused
rhythmical
EN: 'Rhythmical' is a valid variant of 'rhythmic' but is less common in modern usage; 'rhythmic' is the preferred form in most contexts.
rhythmed
EN: 'Rhythmed' is not a standard English word; use 'rhythmic' or 'rhythmical' as the adjective form.
Spelling tips
EN: Remember that 'rhythmic' inherits the unusual spelling of 'rhythm' — no standard vowels (a, e, i, o, u) appear before the 'y'; the 'th' combination and silent 'h' are common sources of error.
💬 Examples
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The rhythmic beating of the drums echoed through the valley.
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She fell into a rhythmic breathing pattern as she ran along the trail.
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The song's rhythmic complexity made it difficult for beginners to play.
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The poet's rhythmic use of iambic pentameter gave the sonnet a musical quality.
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The rhythmic contraction of the heart is controlled by the sinoatrial node.
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She has been training in rhythmic gymnastics since she was six years old.