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rhythmical

/ˈrɪð.mɪ.kəl/
rhyth · mi · cal
Adverb:rhythmically
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• adjective

1

Having or relating to a regular, repeated pattern of sounds, beats, or movements.

Example

"The dancers moved in time to the rhythmical beating of the traditional drums."

2

Occurring at regular, predictable intervals or in cyclical phases.

Example

"The marine biologist documented the rhythmical rise and fall of the coastal tides."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While "rhythmical" and "rhythmic" are interchangeable in meaning, "rhythmic" is far more common in contemporary English, particularly in technical and sporting contexts such as "rhythmic gymnastics."

• Rhymes for rhythmical

• Nearby Words

rhynchospora
rhythm
rhythmic
rhythmical
rhythmically
rhythmless
rib

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived in the late 16th century from Latin rhythmicus and Ancient Greek rhythmikos, from rhythmos ("measured flow or movement"), combined with the adjectival suffix -al.

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