adj
rhythmic
RIHTH-mihk
adj
1
Having or following a regular, repeating pattern of beats or movement.
"The waves made a soft, rhythmic sound against the shore."
How to Use Rhythmic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMarked by a steady, repeating beat or pattern.
Common pairings
rhythmic breathing
rhythmic gymnastics
rhythmic clapping
Word Forms
more rhythmic comparative, most rhythmic superlative
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Etymology
From Greek rhythmikos, from rhythmos ("rhythm") plus the adjective-forming suffix -ikos.