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syncopated

adjective

/ˈsɪŋkəˌpeɪtɪd/

Meaning

Characterized by displaced beats or rhythms, especially in music.

The jazz piece had a syncopated rhythm that energized the crowd.

offbeat, rhythmic, accented, irregular

regular, steady

syncopated rhythm, syncopated beat, syncopated music

Relating to or involving evaluation or assessment.

eating both plants and animals; feeding on various kinds of food

Involving the possibility of danger, harm, or loss

Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles.

Introducing new ideas; original and creative in thinking.

lacking intelligence or wisdom; foolish