nonmetrical
|non-met-ri-cal|
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/nɑnˈmɛtrɪkəl/
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/nɒnˈmɛtrɪkəl/
not following a regular meter
Etymology
'nonmetrical' originates from English, specifically the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'metrical' meaning 'relating to meter or measurement.'
'nonmetrical' was formed in modern English by combining 'non-' and 'metrical,' and has been used especially in literary and poetic contexts.
Initially, it meant 'not relating to meter,' and over time it has come to specifically refer to poetry or verse that does not follow a regular metrical pattern.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not conforming to a metrical structure, especially in poetry; not having a regular rhythm or meter.
The poem is nonmetrical, lacking a regular pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.
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Last updated: 2025/08/02 14:04