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Synonyms for metrical unit in English

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metrical unit:
- foot; metrical foot; metrical unit

English

Detailed Synonyms for metrical unit in English

metrical unit:

metrical unit [the ~] noun

the metrical unit

– (prosody) a group of 2 or 3 syllables forming the basic unit of poetic rhythm ¹
the foot; the metrical foot; the metrical unit
– (prosody) a group of 2 or 3 syllables forming the basic unit of poetic rhythm ¹
- foot [the ~] noun
- metrical foot [the ~] noun
- metrical unit [the ~] noun

Alternate Synonyms for "metrical unit":

metrical foot; foot; meter; metre; measure; beat; cadence

Related Definitions for "metrical unit":

(prosody) a group of 2 or 3 syllables forming the basic unit of poetic rhythm¹

Related Synonyms for metrical unit

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