metrical

• Das Versmaß betreffend oder in gebundener, rhythmisch geregelter Sprache verfasst; auf einem regelmäßigen metrischen Muster beruhend.

Relating to or composed in poetic meter; having a regular rhythmic pattern.

1. Relating to measurementB2formaltechnical

   Based on or using the meter as a standard unit of length.

   Auf Messung bezogen

   • The metrical system is adopted by most countries for scientific measurements.
   • Engineers prefer metrical units for precision in construction.
   • The metrical scale was introduced during the French Revolution.

   Synonymemetric

2. Relating to poetic rhythmC1formalart

   Pertaining to the rhythmic arrangement of syllables in verse.

   Metrisch

   • The poet uses a metrical pattern of iambic pentameter.
   • Metrical analysis reveals the stress patterns in classical poetry.
   • This stanza breaks the regular metrical structure for emphasis.

   Synonymecadencedmeasuredmetricprosodicrhythmicrhythmical