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DictionaryrhythmicRegular pattern
adjective

rhythmic

RITH-mik/ˈrɪðmɪk/

Having a regular pattern of beats, movement, or sound.

The drummer's rhythmic tapping follows a steady beat beside the metronome.

An older East Asian man maintains a steady beat on a small hand drum, with a mechanical metronome beside him reinforcing the regular rhythm.
Etymology
rhythmGreekmeasured flow or movement
+icGreekpertaining to

Rhythmos and the adjective ending give the idea of being related to measured movement. The meaning narrowed from pertaining to rhythm to being marked by regularly recurring beats or accents.

In context

Restore Fusion13:55
The Earth's motion is constant, steady, and rhythmic. Day and night repeat in a perfect cycle.
Earth Is Racing at 67,000 MPH — So Why Don’t You Feel It? (Feynman Explains)

More examples

  • The dancers match their steps to the rhythmic beat.
  • She rows with smooth, rhythmic movements.
  • His breathing becomes slow and rhythmic as he falls asleep.

Forms

rhythmic

rhythm noun — A regular pattern of beats or movements.

rhythmically adverb — In a regular pattern of beats.

Similar words

steady
Emphasizes an unchanging pace rather than a pattern of beats.
regular
Emphasizes consistent intervals, not necessarily a recognizable beat.