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mora Synonyms
Another word for mora
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• noun (Context 1)
A unit of phonological length or timing in linguistics, representing the weight of a syllable.
Usage Example
"In traditional Japanese poetry, the haiku is strictly composed of seventeen morae rather than syllables."
Weak
beat
• noun (Context 2)
A delay or failure to fulfill a legal obligation within a stipulated timeframe (used primarily in civil law).
Usage Example
"The debtor was placed in delay after ignoring repeated notices to pay the outstanding balance."
Strongest
delay
Strong
default
Weak
tardiness
Opposites of mora
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promptness
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Mora. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/mora