Definition

Not having a regular rhythm or pattern; irregular in movement or sound.

Example

The musician's arrhythmic playing made the song feel chaotic.

Conversation

Have you noticed how his heartbeat sounded a bit arrhythmic during the check-up?

Yeah, I heard that too; it can be concerning sometimes.

I hope it's nothing serious, but it definitely sounded off to me.

Let's just hope he gets a good report from the doctor.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Arrhythmic → It is formed from "a-" (meaning without) and "rhythmos" (Greek for rhythm). The word describes a condition of lacking rhythm or regularity in a sequence.

Memory Tip

Think of 'without' ('a-') rhythm ('rhythmos') to remember that 'arrhythmic' means lacking rhythm.

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