ca·dent (k d nt)adj. 1. Having cadence or rhythm. 2. Archaic Falling, as water or tears. [Latin cad  ns, cadent-, present participle of cadere, to fall; see kad- in Indo-European roots.] |
cadent [ˈkeɪdənt]
adj
1. having cadence; rhythmic
2. Archaic falling; descending
[from Latin cadēns falling, from cadere to fall]
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| Adj. | 1. | cadent - marked by a rhythmical cadence; "the cadenced crunch of marching feet" rhythmic, rhythmical - recurring with measured regularity; "the rhythmic chiming of church bells"- John Galsworthy; "rhythmical prose" |
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