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Definition of rhythmic

rhythmic

/ˈrɪð.mɪk/
rhyth · mic
Adverb:rhythmically
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1

Having a strong, regular, repeated pattern of sound or movement.

Example

"The rhythmic sound of the ocean waves helped the travelers fall asleep."

2

Relating to or occurring in repeating cycles or intervals over time.

Example

"Biologists study the rhythmic seasonal migrations of arctic birds."

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• Rhymes for rhythmic

• Nearby Words

rhymer
rhynchospora
rhythm
rhythmic
rhythmical
rhythmically
rhythmless

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Middle French rythmique or directly from Latin rhythmicus, from Ancient Greek ῥυθμικός (rhuthmikós, "pertaining to rhythm"), derived from ῥυθμός (rhuthmós, "measured motion, time, rhythm").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rhythmic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rhythmic
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