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metrical

adjective

/ˈmɛtrɪkəl/

Meaning

Relating to or composed in a regular rhythmic pattern of beats or meter, especially in poetry.

The poet carefully followed metrical rules in his verses.

rhythmic, measured, patterned, poetic, cadenced

prose, irregular, unmeasured

metrical structure, metrical pattern, metrical verse, metrical rhythm

refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious

Willing to agree with or follow rules, requests, or demands.

conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality

Rapid growth or dramatic progress within a specific time

reluctant or unwilling to do something

capable of being corrected or cured