metrical

• Relatif à la métrique ou au mètre en poésie; ayant un schéma rythmique régulier. Peut aussi désigner ce qui concerne la mesure (en général).

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.

   métrique (relatif à la mesure)

   • 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.

   Synonymesmetric

2. Relating to poetic rhythmC1formalart

   Pertaining to the rhythmic arrangement of syllables in verse.

   Métrique (relatif au rythme poétique)

   • 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.

   Synonymescadencedmeasuredmetricprosodicrhythmicrhythmical