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rhythm

/ˈɹɪ.ð(ə)m/

Meanings
noun
The variation of strong and weak elements (such as duration, accent) of sounds, notably in speech or music, over time; a beat or meter.

Examples :

"Dance to the rhythm of the music."
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Related Words

Illustration repetitive

repetitive adjective

/rɪˈpɛtətɪv/ /rəˈpɛtətɪv/

Happening many times in a similar way; containing repetition; repeating.

"The meeting was repetitive; the same points were discussed over and over again. "

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controlled verb

/kənˈtɹəʊld/ /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊld/

To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.

"With a simple remote, he could control the toy truck."

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quantitative adjective

/ˈkwɒntətɪv/ /ˈkwɑntɪˌteɪtɪv/

Of a measurement based on some quantity or number rather than on some quality

"The teacher asked for a quantitative analysis of the students' test scores, instead of just a general description of how they performed. "

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variation noun

/ˌvɛəɹɪˈeɪʃn̩/ /ˌvæɹiˈeɪʃn̩/

The act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing.

"There was a noticeable variation in the students' test scores this semester. "

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distinctive noun

/dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

A distinctive thing: a quality or property permitting distinguishing; a characteristic.

"Her distinctive laugh, a high-pitched giggle, could be heard across the entire playground. "

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specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

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instruments noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənts/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

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literature noun

/ˈlɪ.tə.ɹɪ.tʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪ.tɚ.tʃɚ/

The body of all written works.

"The school library's literature collection includes novels, poems, and short stories. "

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agriculture noun

/ˈæɡɹɪˌkʌltʃə/ /ˈæɡɹɪˌkʌltʃɚ/

The art or science of cultivating the ground, including the harvesting of crops, and the rearing and management of livestock

"My family's farm relies heavily on modern agriculture techniques to maximize crop yields. "

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repetition noun

/ɹɛpəˈtɪʃən/ /ˌɹiːpəˈtɪʃən/

The act or an instance of repeating or being repeated.

"The teacher used repetition of vocabulary words to help the students learn them. "

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regularity noun

/ˌɹɛɡjuˈlæɹəti/

The condition or quality of being regular

"I have been watching that show with regularity."

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equivalent noun

/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/

Anything that is virtually equal to something else, or has the same value, force, etc.

"A pound of apples is the equivalent of two dollars at the market. "