cadence
pronunciation
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Word Origin
- cadence (n.)
- late 14c., "flow of rhythm in verse or music," from Middle French cadence, from Old Italian cadenza "conclusion of a movement in music," literally "a falling," from Vulgar Latin *cadentia, from neuter plural of Latin cadens, present participle of cadere "to fall" (see case (n.1)). In 16c., sometimes used literally for "an act of falling." A doublet of chance (n.).
Example
- 1. To spend more time outside the strict arithmetic cadence of our business ......
- 2. Sentences vary , the cadence isn 't too long , nor too short .
- 3. To optimize the cross-training effects , spin with a low resistance and a fast cadence of 90 or more rpms ( rotations per minute ) .
- 4. Each had his heart rate , power output , pedal cadence , enjoyment of the music and feelings of how hard the riding felt monitored throughout each session .
- 5. The part also meant memorizing endless monologues that needed to be delivered with hoover 's own breakneck cadence .