Metronomic

Pronunciation: /mɛtrəˈnɒmɪk/

Definitions of metronomic

adjective describing something that is regular, steady, or rhythmic, like the ticking of a metronome

Example Sentences

A1 The metronomic ticking of the clock helped me fall asleep.

A2 She danced to the metronomic beat of the music.

B1 The metronomic rhythm of his breathing calmed her nerves.

B2 The metronomic sound of the rain hitting the roof was soothing.

C1 The metronomic precision of his drumming impressed the audience.

C2 Her metronomic heartbeat echoed in the quiet room.

Examples of metronomic in a Sentence

formal The metronomic ticking of the grandfather clock filled the room.

informal She tapped her foot to the metronomic beat of the song.

slang The DJ kept the party going with his metronomic mixing skills.

figurative The metronomic rhythm of the waves crashing against the shore was soothing.

Grammatical Forms of metronomic

• past tense: metronomed
• plural: metronomics
• comparative: more metronomic
• superlative: most metronomic
• present tense: metronomic
• future tense: will metronomic
• perfect tense: has metronomic
• continuous tense: is metronomic
• singular: metronomic
• positive degree: metronomic
• infinitive: to metronomic
• gerund: metronomicing
• participle: metronomiced

Origin and Evolution of metronomic

First Known Use: 1844 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'metronomic' originates from the Greek word 'metron' which means measure and 'nomos' which means law.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the context of music to describe a steady and regular beat, the term 'metronomic' has evolved to also describe anything that is rhythmic, precise, and consistent in nature.