allorrhythmic
|al-lo-rhyth-mic|
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/ˌæloʊˈrɪðmɪk/
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/ˌæləˈrɪðmɪk/
irregular rhythm
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allorrhythmic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allos' meaning 'other' and 'rhythmos' meaning 'rhythm'.
Historical Evolution
'allos' and 'rhythmos' combined to form the modern English word 'allorrhythmic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'other rhythm', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'irregular rhythm'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
characterized by irregular or non-uniform rhythm.
The allorrhythmic nature of the music made it difficult to dance to.
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Last updated: 2025/06/29 02:51