cadence
noun · verb
Simple meaning
The measure or beat of movement.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
kayduhnsSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkeɪdəns
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
The measure or beat of movement.
Balanced, rhythmic flow.
The general inflection or modulation of the voice, or of any sound.
The act or state of declining or sinking.
verb
transitive
To give structure to.
transitive
To give a cadence to.
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This meaning: The general inflection or modulation of the voice, or of any sound.
Used this way, cadence is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Sense: measure or beat of movement
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